“Cromosoma 5”

The film was focused on the rare syndrome ‘Cri du chat’ (cat cry in French), named like that because crying looks like a meow of a cat. An early kid, Andrea, had problems since she was born (not to talk much, weird crying, can´t express herself splendidly, not to sit down properly) she had slanted features.

The syndrome was provoked because of missing a part of chromosome 5. It was a really hard situation for parents; they feel unready to deal with it. By the way, they did their best to make her to learn and live well.

Three days per week Andrea went to a special school. She had friends who accept her despite her syndrome and who have a method to communicate with her by cryptograms, treating her in a normal way. Andrea’s sister took to understand her, but finally they played together without any problem.

Nobody is prepared or not to these situations, but the attitude is the important clue. Parents have to assent this and struggle to give the greatest to the kid. Some parents get scared of how other children will treat their child in a normal school, because it influences in surroundings. But it wasn’t the case of Andrea, she was well-treated. Other children did suffer bullying. One of the most important responsibilities of a teacher is to promote respect among students, avoid discrimination or violence, teaching equality.

It’s vital to make inclusive schools where children with disabilities can interact and work with more children. There must be teachers who can help this kind of student, and deal with these situations. All children have to be/feel part of school community. We have to work in integration.

We are going to enrich our lives by breathing new things and watching differences, in variety is the good. Accepting each other and respecting them we are going to change the world, and make it better.