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Behind the Silence

Intelligence can often be cruelly frustrated behind a wall of inflicted silence. Louise is an active, attractive 13-year-old, good at cards, games and riding. She also has acute aphasia, a speech disorder which requires intensive residential schooling - if it is diagnosed.... Adam [text removed] started boarding this term, aged 6. His speech defects led to bullying at infant school, and his mother hopes this film will help others realise 'he's not a moron'.

English
  • Originally Aired November 30, 1987
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created May 11, 2026 by
    AddingStuffIsFun
  • Modified May 11, 2026 by
    AddingStuffIsFun