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Autism: Being Friends. (1991). VHS. 8:08 minutes. $10.00. Produced by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism and WTIU, Indiana University Public Television, Bloomington, IN. Summary: This autism awareness videotape was produced specifically for use with young children. The program portrays the abilities of the child with autism and describes ways in which peers can help the child to be a part of the everyday world.

Developing Friendships: Wonderful People to Get to Know. (2001). VHS. 11:55 minutes. Available in VHS or DVD for $35.00 or $125.00 when purchased as part of the Personal Perspectives set of four videos. Produced by Kim Davis. Each of us has a strong need for companionship and relationship with others. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders share those feelings. They want friends and relationships but the social aspect of their life is one of their greatest challenges. In this video, individuals discuss the various social difficulties they experience, such as being bullied, missing subtle social cues, and following and maintaining conversations. Strategies for supporting social interactions are highlighted.

Finding Out What Works: Creating Environments Where All Can Learn. (2001). VHS. 22:30 minutes. $35.00 or $125.00 when purchased as part of the Personal Perspectives set of four videos. Produced by Kim Davis. Attending school can be a tremendous challenge for individuals with autism and Asperger's syndrome. It can take a monumental effort from those individuals to be accepted and involved in all aspects of the school environment and curriculum. Teachers and peers who do not understand may unknowingly create a more challenging classroom situation for students with autism or Asperger's. This video provides personal insights into educational situations which were most and least supportive for specific individuals. Specific accommodations such as visual supports, instructional modifications, and other important strategies are highlighted. By listening to these individuals and their suggestions, we can create successful learning environments.

Health Care Desensitization. By Susan Gray. (1989). VHS. 19 minutes. $25.00. A training videotape for teachers, parents, health professionals, and group home staff showing how the desensitization procedure to medical, dental, and optometric exams was applied to preschool and adolescent students with autism and their successful cooperation with the subsequent health care.

Personal Perspectives. (2001). VHS. $125.00 set of four videos. Set includes:

• Developing Friendships: Wonderful People to Get to Know
• Finding Out What Works: Creating Environments Where All Can Learn
• Untapped Talents: Pursuing Employment
• We've Climbed Mountains: Increasing Our Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  These films were produced by Kim Davis of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.

A Sense of Belonging: Including Students with Autism in their School Community. (1997). VHS. $40.00. This video highlights the efforts of two elementary and one middle school in Indiana in teaching students with autism in general education settings. Truly involving students in their school community requires teamwork, the adoption of effective instructional practices, and a school committed to supporting a diverse range of students. Comments from parents, school administrators, classmates of students with autism, and educators illustrate the role each played in supporting students with autism in becoming active learners in their school community. Practical strategies for teaching students with autism are described. This 20 minute video was developed by Kim Davis and Cathy Pratt.

Untapped Talents: Pursuing Employment. (2001). VHS. 19:13 minutes. $35.00 or $125.00 when purchased as part of the Personal Perspectives set of four videos. Produced by Kim Davis. Individuals across the autism spectrum have dreams and desires to be contributing members of their community. Part of that dream is to have a job that is meaningful and interesting to them, not simply a job that is based on their disability or diagnoses. This video highlights the various issues surrounding employment, and presents practical information about accommodating and supporting individuals in job situations, including the social aspects of a job setting.

We've Climbed Mountains: Increasing Our Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2001). VHS. 16:37 minutes. Available in VHS or DVD for $35.00 or $125.00 when purchased as part of the Personal Perspectives set of four videos. Produced by Kim Davis. Autism is a word that conjures many images in the minds of the general public, and that is understood in various ways by family members and professionals. To help us understand what it truly means to have an autism spectrum disorder, it is important to listen to individuals with this diagnosis. This video provides general information about autism spectrum disorders with the hope of increasing overall awareness, especially about those with high-functioning autism/Asperger's syndrome. Specific topics addressed include sensory challenges, social understanding, and responses to the diagnosis.