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Behavior

• Breaking the Barriers: Relaxation Techniques for People with Special Needs. (1989). Length: 23 minutes. Produced by Samdperil Audio-Visual. This video was developed at the Groden Center and illustrates various relaxation techniques (e.g., visual imagery, deep breathing) to assist individuals to self-regulate their behaviors in stressful situations. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in teaching self-management and self-control strategies that individuals with autism spectrum disorders can use in community settings. For ordering information, call the Groden Center at 1-401-274-6310 or contact Research Press via http://www.researchpress.com/.
• Breaking the Barriers II: Imagery Procedures for People with Special Needs. (1991). Length: 33 minutes. Produced by Samdperil Audio-Visual. This video was developed at the Groden Center and illustrates imagery based procedures including the use of positive reinforcement, covert modeling, and a self-control triad to assists individuals to self-regulate their behaviors in stressful situations or under conditions that may evoke extreme fear. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in teaching self-control strategies that individuals with autism spectrum disorders can use in community settings. For ordering information, call the Groden Center at 1-401-274-6310 or contact Research Press via http://www.researchpress.com/
• Difficult Moments for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2004). Length: 25 minutes. Developed by the Autism Asperger Publishing Company. This video features Brenda Smith Myles discussing the cycles of rage, including the rumbling, rage, and recovery stages. Brenda provides easy to understand and implement strategies for working with individuals at each of these stages. This DVD is based on the book, Difficult Moments for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Recommended for professionals or family members interacting with an individual who demonstrates problematic behaviors. For ordering information, contact the Autism Asperger Publishing Company at 1-913-897-1004 or online at http://www.asperger.net/ .
• Family Focus Series Volume III: Functional Assessment. (1998). Length: 14 minutes. Developed by the Autism Training Center at Marshall University in West Virginia. This video discusses the process of conducting a functional behavior assessment, including examining the various functions of problem behaviors; identifying antecedent conditions, setting events and consequences surrounding the behavior; and linking gathered information to programming. The video serves as learning tool by allowing viewers to practice techniques. Recommended for family members and professionals involved in addressing challenging behaviors. For ordering information, call the Autism Training Center at 1-304-696-2332.
• Incredible 5-Point Scale. (2005). Length: 22 minutes. Developed by Autism Asperger Publishing Company. This DVD features Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis speaking about their 5 point scale used to assist students in understanding social interactions and in controlling emotional responses. Recommended as a practical tool to be used in either classroom or home situations. For order information, contact Autism Asperger Publishing Company at 1-913-897-1004 or online at http://www.asperger.net/.
• Out of the Darkness: The Jeff Matney Story. (1994). Length: 13 minutes. Produced by Autism Services Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Out of Darkness is the story a young man with autism who engaged in challenging behaviors. The video begins in his home and chronicles the steps and teamwork involved in moving him back into the world as a participating member of the community. Excellent video for professionals and family members to highlight the power of effective programming for an individual with extremely dangerous behavior. For ordering information, contact Autism Services Center at 1-304-525-8014 or online at http://www.autismservicescenter.org/.
• Samantha: A Story About Positive Behavioral Support. (1995). Length: 29 minutes. Produced by the Experimental Education Unit, University of Washington. This video follows a student with autism, Samantha, as her educational team struggles to address her challenging behaviors. The video illustrates the use of positive behavior support procedures, including functional assessment of problem behaviors, support plan development, and plan implementation. Interviews with family members, peers, paraeducators, educators, building administrators, and others highlight issues involved in this process. Highly recommended for family members and professionals involved in supporting individuals who engage in problem behaviors. For ordering information, call the Experimental Education Unit, Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington at 206-543-4011.
• Schoolwide Behavioral Support: Building Systems of Support in Schools. (2002). Length: 59 minutes. Produced by Elephant Rock Productions as a joint venture of the Forum on Education at Indiana University, the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University, and Indianapolis Public Schools. This video highlights a process to follow and issues to consider when designing a school-wide behavioral support program to address discipline issues and to enhance prosocial behaviors. Highly recommended for schools trying to create a school-wide behavior support culture that will facilitate the effective and safe involvement of students with and without disabilities. For ordering information, contact the Forum on Education at Indiana University at 1-812-855-5090 or online at www.forumoneducation.org/.
• Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation, and Meltdowns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2007). Length: 102 minutes. Produced by Autism Services by Klaw. This three part DVD contains a lecture by Rebecca Klaw that addresses understanding the inflexible-explosive individual, understanding the stages of crisis leading to meltdowns, and reacting to agitation, escalation and outburst. Recommended by those interested in learning strategies for those with significant behavioral challenges. For ordering information, contact Autism Services by Klaw online at http://www.rebeccaklaw.com/.