Dreamhouse, The (ATOM Study Guide)

The Dreamhouse, a factual television series by Artemis International, follows three young adults with intellectual disabilities as they leave home for the first time and move into a shared transitional house for ten weeks. Learning to live more independently is a life-changing experience for Justin, Kirk and Sarah, and also for parents as they watch their children grow in self-confidence and flourish in the most unexpected ways.

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The Dreamhouse provides a positive, honest and inspiring account of what it means to live with an intellectual disability. The series broadens the audience's perspective of people who have a disability, highlights the importance of opportunities that allow young adults with intellectual disabilities to achieve confidence and independence, and helps the audience understand that people who have a disability are a unique and important part of a diverse society.

This study guide to accompany The Dreamhouse has been written for secondary students. It is suitable for students undertaking English, Ethics, Health and Human Development, Media Studies, and Physical, Personal and Social Learning.