• Asperger's Syndrome
• SLV Adult Issues/Transition
• Behavior
• Communication
• Diagnosis/Assessment
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• Education and Treatment Approaches/Options
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Adult Issues/Transition

• Almost Like You and Me. (1987). Length: 32 minutes. Produced by Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC). This video highlights the talents and abilities of adults with autism, some who exhibit problem behaviors, in living in the community and working in competitive employment. Life in state institutions is examined and discussed by family members and by individuals who have lived in those settings. While somewhat outdated, the video reminds us how far we have come and how far we have to go in providing individuals with a quality life. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in examining adult options, and in getting practical recommendations for arranging employment opportunities. For ordering information, contact CSAAC at 1-301-762-1650 or online at http://www.csaac.org/.
• Asperger Syndrome: Transition from High School to College and Work. (2001). Length: 57 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. This video features Drew Coulter, a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome, and includes interviews with professionals who provide practical suggestions for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome who are interested in attending college or obtaining a job. Recommended for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome who are transitioning out of high school, for family members, or for professionals involved in this process. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Asperger Syndrome: Transition to Work. (2001). Length: 34 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. This video describes what you people with Asperger Syndrome need to do to find and hold a job. Topics covered include making a good job match, approaching employers, learning key workplace skills, addressing disclosure issues, and negotiating accommodations. Features Dr. Peter Gerhardt. Recommended for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, families, and professionals interested in pursuing employment options. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Asperger Syndrome and Employment: A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work. (2007). Length: 43 minutes. Produced by Nick Dubin. In this DVD, Nick Dubin discusses his own experiences at work and highlights challenges common among employees with AS. The DVD includes interviews with former employers, as well as commentary from Gail Hawkins. Recommended for individuals with Asperger’s who are interested in gaining employment and for those who support them. For ordering information, contact Jessica Kingsley Publishers online at http://www.jkp.com/.
• Careers: Opportunity for Growth/Developing Careers for High Functioning People with Autism. (1999). Length: 30 minutes. Developed by Future Horizons. This video features Temple Grandin speaking about obtaining and maintaining employment. Specific topics addressed include preparation for work, job options, the role of mentors, social behaviors in work situations, and other related topics. Temple offers her personal insights and perspectives. Recommended for use by professionals, family members, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders interested in examining employment options. For ordering information, contact Future Horizons at 1-800-489-0727 or online at http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/.
• Starting A Group Home From Scratch. (1997). Length: 43 minutes. This video provides practical recommendations for those involved in opening a group home for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Issues discussed range from funding and Medicaid, governance, purchasing and renovating a home, staffing and supervision, and other logistical considerations. Recommended for adult providers, or individuals and families interested in creating group home options. For ordering information, contact Autism Services Center at 1-304-525-8014 or online at www.autismservicescenter.org/.
• Understanding Autism. (1996). Length: 24 minutes. Distributed by Films for the Humanities and Sciences. This documentary focuses on the social and health programs in Canada that provide support for people with autism outside the home. An individual with autism and his family highlight the struggles encountered in achieving freedom and independence. This documentary also explores a group home for young adults with autism. Appropriate for family members of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, and adult agency personnel. For ordering information, contact the Films for the Humanities and Sciences at 1-800-257-5126 or online at http://ffh.films.com/.
• Untapped Talents: Pursuing Employment. (2001). Length: 19 minutes. Produced by Kim Davis/Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Individuals across the autism spectrum have dreams and desire 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 diagnosis. 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. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/.
• What Will You Do? Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities. (2000). Length: 10 minutes. Produced by the Center on Community Living and Careers, and the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. This video introduces the viewer to supported employment opportunities awaiting people with disabilities. Through visiting a variety of work settings and interviewing many people, the two young men in this video discover the options available after school. Recommended for families, employers, and those who are investigating job options. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/