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Coping with Learning Problems: Misunderstood Minds
March 21, 2002
Michael Kirk producer, director, writer
Marina Kalb coproducer, Misunderstood Minds
Eugene D'Angelo chief, psychology, Children's Hospital Boston
Andrea Weiss clinical psychologist, Boston Medical Center
Madge Kaplan senior health editor, WGBH Radio

Producer Michael Kirk and WGBH Radio's Senior Health editor Madge Kaplan, discuss childhood learning problems with medical experts after a screening of Misunderstood Minds. This community discussion coincides with the national broadcast of the film, produced for PBS by the Kirk Documentary Group and WGBH. Here, the producers team up with a panel of health and education experts to share successful strategies to help you and your child through the challenges involved in coping with learning problems.

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