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Asperger's Syndrome

• Andrew’s Plan. (2001). Length: 17 minutes. Produced by Video Architects. This video shows Andrew’s educational team as they develop an individualized educational program (IEP) that reflects his educational needs as a 7th grader with Asperger’s. It covers parental concerns, present levels of performance, setting and reviewing goals, and other steps involved in putting together an effective IEP. Recommended for professionals and family members involved in developing an IEP for students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact IEP Resources at 1-800-651-0954 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com/home.php.
• ASK ME About Asperger’s Syndrome. (2000). Length: 24 minutes. Developed by Michael Thompson Productions. This video highlights the primary areas of difficulty (e.g., language development, social interaction, sensory integration, motor functioning, and cognitive processing) and provides practical programming recommendations. Recommended for professionals and family members involved in educational programming for students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact Special Needs Project at 1-800-333-6867 or online at http://www.specialneeds.com/.
• Asperger’s: Diagnostic Assessment. (2004). Length: 4 hours. Produced by Future Horizons. This two set DVD features Tony Attwood lecturing on the diagnostic characteristic of Asperger’s Syndrome and describing a process for explaining the diagnosis to a child or adult. This DVD also features an interview with a young man with Asperger’s and his parents. Recommended for psychologists, family members, educators, and others involved in the diagnosis of Asperger’s. Provides an excellent overview of the characteristics. For ordering information, contact Future Horizons at 1-800-489-0727 or online at http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/.
• Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. (1999). Length: 180 minutes. Produced by Future Horizons. This video is a lecture provided by Dr. Tony Atwood, a clinical psychologist who has specialized in autism spectrum disorders for over 20 years. This video presentation covers Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis and support. He addresses the theory of mind, and as he does, his ideas broaden our perception and understanding. Recommended for family members and professionals interested in diagnosis and programming issues for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact Future Horizons at 1-800-489-0727 or online at http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/.
• Asperger’s Syndrome: Autism and Obsessive Behavior. (1999). Length: 30 minutes. Distributed by the Films for the Humanities and Sciences. Developed for the BBC. Through interviews with individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, family members and professionals, this video provides an accurate depiction of the social difficulties, obsessions, fears, anxieties and other characteristics associated with Asperger’s. This is an excellent video for family members and professionals wanting to gain a better understanding of Asperger’s syndrome. For ordering information, contact the Films for the Humanities and Sciences at 1-800-257-5126 or online at http://ffh.films.com/.
• Asperger’s Syndrome: Crossing the Bridge. (2000). Length: 28 minutes. Produced by Michael Thompson Productions. Tony Attwood interviews Liane Wiley as she shares her personal perspective as an individual with Asperger’s Syndrome. Highly recommended for those interested in learning more about the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome, and the impact of Asperger’s on coping with life and developing relationships. For ordering information, contact Special Needs Project at 1-800-333-6867 or online at http://www.specialneeds.com/.
• Asperger’s Syndrome: Living Outside the Bell Curve. (2001). Length: 18 minutes. Produced by Video Architects. This video looks at Asperger’s Syndrome in general and focuses on 12-year-old Andrew. Causes, symptoms, and strategies for coping with Asperger’s Syndrome are highlighted. This is an excellent video for professionals and family members involved with students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact IEP Resources at 1-800-651-0954 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com/home.php.
• Asperger Syndrome: Success in the Mainstream Classroom. (2000). Length: 44 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. This video features interviews with parents, teachers, instructional assistants, psychologists, and social workers that provide insight and highlight practical recommendations. Recommended for professionals educating students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• 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 at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Asperger Syndrome Dad: Becoming An Even Better Father To Your Child With AS. (2004). Length: 26 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. This video offers practical action items that fathers can us to help them understand their child with AS, deal with tantrums and meltdown, make outings more manageable and pleasant, help your child absorb information and learn the lessons you want to teach, generate support from family and friends, create family fun, find and encourage your child’s strengths, help him prepare for adulthood, and more. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Being Bullied: Strategies and Solutions for People with Asperger’s Syndrome. (2006). Length: 30 minutes. Produced by Nick Dubin. Narrated by Nick Dubin, this DVD offers practical strategies to empower parents, professionals, schools and individuals to prevent bullying. It strong advocates for intervening with peers, encouraging understanding and empathy, and developing verbal self-defense. Recommended for family members or professionals concerned with bullying, and gaining the perspective from someone with Asperger’s. For ordering information, contact Jessica Kingsley Publishers at http://www.jkp.com/.
• Diagnosis Asperger’s: Nick Dubin’s Journey of Self-Discovery. (2005). Length: 48 minutes. Produced by Nick Dubin. This DVD chronicles the journey of Nick Dubin from his birth to the moment he was diagnosed with Asperger’s at the age of 27. This DVD includes interviews with the many individuals who supported Nick throughout his lifetime, and contains video clips of Nick at different stages of his development. Recommended for individuals who are learning of their diagnosis and for those interested in gaining a better understanding of Asperger’s. For ordering information, contact The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding at http://www.thegraycenter.org/.
• Intricate Minds: Understanding Classmates with Asperger Syndrome. (2005). Length: 12 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. Through interviews with students who have Asperger Syndrome, this video offers insight into how these teenagers think and feel. The students talk about their strengths and challenges, and describe how important it is to be treated with respect. Recommended to be used as part of an awareness program at the middle and high school level. Also, recommended for professional development. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Intricate Minds III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently. (2006). Length: 17 minutes. Produced by Coulter Video. This video includes interviews with boys and girls aged 8 through 12 who describe what it is like to have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome. They reveal some of the positive qualities classmates will find if they take the time to look past the differences. Recommended for students in grades 3 though 6 and for educational staff. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-608-4224 or online at http://www.coultervideo.com/
• Strangers In A Familiar Land: Encounters with Asperger’s Syndrome. (2001). Length: 19 minutes. Produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. This video highlights the social, sensory, and other difficulties experienced by individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Numerous interviews with individuals with Asperger’s highlight a personal perspective. Recommended for those interested in gaining a better understanding of the perspective of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact the Films for the Humanities and Sciences at 1-800-257-5126 or online at http://ffh.films.com/.
• Struggling with Life: Asperger’s Syndrome. (2000). Length: 14 minutes. Distributed by the Films for the Humanities and Sciences. This video is an ABC news report on autism and highlights studies done by Yale University’s Fred Volkmar that shed light on both the compulsive fixations and the difficulties in comprehending facial expressions that characterize Asperger’s syndrome. Recommended for family members and professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of Asperger’s, especially the fixations and social difficulties. Excellent video for promoting awareness. For ordering information, contact the Films for the Humanities and Sciences at 1-800-257-5126 or online at http://ffh.films.com/.
• The Boy Inside: A Family’s Journey into Asperger Syndrome. (2006). Length: 47 minutes. Produced by Marianne Kaplan. This DVD provides a unique portrait of high-functioning autism by documenting a young boy’s struggle with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Adam and his family share their everyday challenges and triumphs to provide insights into this increasingly common disorder. The DVD includes interviews with individuals with AS and their families during a conference sponsored by Maap Services, and features Temple Grandin. Topics such as the impact of bullying and challenges with social skills are highlighted. Highly recommended for educators, peers, family members, or anyone who interacts with an individual with AS. For ordering information, contact Fanlight Productions at 1-800-937-4113 or online at http://www.fanlight.com/.