Thursday 13 September, 9pm

Filmed over seven years, Born to Be Different is a frank and unsentimental portrait of the joy and heartache of life with a disabled child. Six families have allowed exceptionally intimate access to their lives following the birth of a disabled baby. The series charts everything from the initial shock of diagnosis and day-to-day practicalities, to the tough decisions and long-term reality of living with disability.

Over time, the parents' hope and fears change as they deal with medical problems, operations and the good and bad news about their child's condition – all this while trying to maintain a normal family life.

Some families face prejudice, while others fall apart under the strain. But there are flashes of humour and the typical pleasures of childhood too. And as the children grow up, and the differences between them and their friends become more apparent, they start to articulate their own feelings.

The Series
Find out more about the Born to Be Different children and the events of the programmes.

Further support
Read on for details of organisations providing support for families caring for or expecting a child with a serious health condition.

Forum
Our Family Forum is a space for you to compare notes, share experiences and chat to other parents for help with your own family issues.

More on channel4.com
Further information on our website about some of the conditions seen in the series.

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