• Asperger's Syndrome
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Education

• 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/.
• 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 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 who provide insight and highlight practical recommendations. Recommended for professionals educating students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at http://www.coultervideo.com/.
• Autism: An Introduction to Behavioral Teaching Strategies. (2003). Length: 25 minutes. Produced by The Eden Family of Services. This multi-media set includes a CD-Rom, video, and booklet. This CD and video provide a brief overview of autism, describe discrete trial teaching, illustrate various strategies associated with applied behavioral analysis, and discuss generalization, maintenance and incidental teaching. Recommended for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and others interested in learning about applied behavioral analysis. For ordering information, contact The Eden Family of Services at 1-609-987-0099 or online at http://www.edenservices.org/.
• Autism: Being Friends. (1991). Length: 9 minutes. Produced and distributed by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. This video is designed as part of a disability awareness unit on autism. The video is most appropriate for elementary school students, however, it also can be used with older students and even for professional’s first learning about autism spectrum disorders. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/.
• Autism: Special Planning for Special People. (1988). Length: 13 minutes. Produced by Perfection Media Production. This video illustrates strategies for interacting with and addressing the challenging behaviors of students with autism on the school bus. Recommended to be used for training bus drivers. While some of the information on the characteristics of autism is outdated, the recommendations are still relevant. For ordering information, call Albuquerque Public Schools at 1-505-243-7811.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2002). Length: 39 minutes. Produced by Glenis Benson. Featuring Dr Glenis Benson, this video provides an overview of the characteristics of autism and practical programming strategies, including functional behavioral assessments, social skills instruction, visual supports, and sensory programming. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in better understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and in gaining an overview of several programming approaches. For ordering information, contact Attainment Company Production at 1-800-327-4269 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com/.
• Breaking the Barriers III: Intensive Early Intervention and Beyond: A School-Based Inclusion Program. (1998). Length: 22 minutes. Produced by Samdperil Audio-Visual and the Groden Center. This video illustrates the Groden/Millville Model Center for including students with autism. Specific components of a highly effective program are described. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in involving students with autism in regular classroom settings. For ordering information, contact the Groden Center at 1-401-274-6310 or contact Research Press via http://www.researchpress.com/.
• Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism. (1998). Length: 25 minutes. Distributed by Attainment Company, Incorporated. This video features Karen Sewell demonstrating techniques that she has refined during her 20 years of special education instruction. Her approach combines high expectations, physical prompting, modeling, and attending to task. Recommended for use by family members and professionals involved in teaching young children with autism. For ordering information, contact Attainment Company at 1-800-327-4269 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com/.
• Family Focus Series Volume I: Data Collection. (1997). Length: 21 minutes. Developed by the Autism Training Center at Marshall University in West Virginia. This video highlights the importance of data collection, discusses issues related to collecting objective information, and illustrates data collection strategies. The video serves as learning tool by allowing viewers to practice techniques. Recommended for family members and professionals interested in learning how to design and implement a data collection system. For ordering information, call the Autism Training Center at 1-304-696-2332.
• Family Focus Series Volume II: Data Analysis. (1997). Length: 13 minutes. Developed by the Autism Training Center at Marshall University in West Virginia. This video illustrates strategies for analyzing and interpreting data, and provides practical recommendations for charting data. The video serves as a learning tool by allowing viewers to practice techniques. Recommended for family members and professionals interested in learning how to analyze data. For ordering information, call the Autism Training Center at 1-304-696-2332.
• Finding Out What Works: Creating Environments Where All Can Learn. (2001). Length: 23 minutes. Produced by Kim Davis/Indiana Resource Center for Autism. 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 that 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. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/.
• Great Expectations: Living with More Able Levels of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). (1996). Length: 40 minutes. Developed by the Geneva Centre. This video discusses issues related to supporting and educating people with pervasive developmental disorders including practical strategies to accommodate learning needs and to lessen anxiety. Learning and social skills, areas of strength and interest, work options, and visual support systems are discussed. Interviews with family members and individuals with autism are included throughout the video. Recommended for family members and professionals involved in supporting and teaching individuals with pervasive developmental disorders, including Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism. For ordering information, contact the Geneva Centre at 1-416-322-7877 or online at http://www.autism.net/.
• Hidden Curriculum: Teaching What Is Meaningful. (2004). Length: 46 minutes. Produced by Autism Asperger Publishing Company. This video is the keynote speech presented by Brenda Smith Myles at the National Autism Society of America annual conference. Using everyday examples, Brenda emphasizes the importance of teaching relevant skills and competencies to individuals on the autism spectrum. This is a great video for broadening our perspective on what constitutes a relevant curriculum. For ordering information, contact the Autism Asperger Publishing Company at 1-913-897-1004 or online at http://www.asperger.net/.
• One-On-One: Working with Low-Functioning Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. (2000). Length: 21 minutes. Produced by IEP Resources. This video was written by Marilyn Chassman, and describes the program and teaching strategies she has designed and adopted for her son, Brian. This is a wonderful video for professionals and family members who are seeking strategies for educating children with autism who are considered “low-functioning.” For ordering information, contact IEP Resources at 1-800-651-0954 or Attainment Company at 1-800-327-4269 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com/.
• Public Schools and Students with Autism: Components of a Defensible Program. (1998). Length: 13 minutes. Produced by LRP Publications. This video presents the components needed to build effective and defensible programs for students with autism based on their IEPs. Specific components addressed and illustrated include: language/communication, attending skills, discrete trial teaching, behavior management plans, adaptive skills, parent training, and data collection. This video is useful for family members and professionals interested in assessing program effectiveness. For ordering information, contact LRP Publications at 1-800-341-7874, extension 275 or online at http://www.lrp.com/.
• School Rules: Volume 1. (2005). Length: Interactive. Produced by Social Skill Builder. This interactive DVD allows students to learn about peer interactions, language and behavior in the classroom, during group work, in physical education, in the locker room and in the hallway. The DVD also addresses personal hygiene. This DVD is recommended for students ages 8-18. For ordering information, contact Social Skill Builder at http://www.socialskillbuilder.com/.
• School Rules: Volume 2. (2005). Length: Interactive. Produced by Social Skill Builder. This interactive DVD allows students to learn about peer interactions, language and behavior related to locker use, time management, social awareness, eating in the cafeteria and hanging out with friends. This DVD is recommended for students ages 8-18. For ordering information, contact Social Skill Builder at http://www.socialskillbuilder.com/.
• Sense of Belonging: Including Students with Autism in their School Community. (1997). Length: 20 minutes. Produced by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Sense of Belonging highlights the efforts of two elementary and one middle school in Indiana in teaching students with autism in general education settings. This video illustrates the value of inclusion and importance it plays for the future of all students across the autism spectrum. Practical suggestions for teaching students with autism are highlighted. Recommended for family members, school administrators, classmates of students across the autism spectrum, educators, and the general public. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/.
• Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Assessment, Treatment, and Curriculum Planning. (1999). Length: 240 minutes. Produced by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and RTN Health Care Group. The video features a lecture by Dr. Patricia A. Prelock from the University of Vermont. The video and accompanying manual serve as a self-study guide and addresses characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, an interdisciplinary process for developing programming, the use of person centered planning for curriculum planning, and describes various treatment approaches. The video and manual are useful for those gathering initial information about autism spectrum disorders. For ordering information, contact ASHA product sales at 1-888-498-6699 or online at http://www.asha.org/ce/.
• Supporting Young Children With Autism. (1997). Length: 59 minutes. Developed by the University of Iowa. This three-part video provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders, and highlights preventative, reactive and skill-building strategies. Support systems and strategies for addressing generalization are also discussed. Uses video clips from actual classrooms. Recommended for professionals and family members involved in educating children with autism spectrum disorders in elementary school and early intervention settings. For ordering information, call the Autism Services Program at 1-319-356-4619.
• Understanding Autism. (1993). Length: 19 minutes. Produced by Newscart Productions, Incorporated and Eden II Programs. Provides an overview of the characteristics associated with autism, particularly those experienced by children with more significant disabilities and highlights the mechanics of behavioral programming. Relevant for those working within the context of segregated programs or specialized schools. For ordering information, contact Fanlight Productions at 1-800-937-4113 or online at http://www.fanlight.com/.
• Using Visual and Behavioral Cues in the Home: Teaching Functional Life skills to Young Children with Autism and Other Significant Developmental Disorders. (2002). Length: 110 minutes. Produced by Golladay Productions. Dr. Robin Allen, a behavior specialist, provides families, professionals, and other caregivers with practical visual and behavioral strategies to enhance communication, prevent disruptive behaviors and increase a child’s independence in performing daily life skills. Topics addressed include basic assumptions, schedules and routines, choice boards, self-help skills, chores and responsibilities, setting expectations, community visual cues, material development, environmental modifications, and resources. This video is a lecture combined with video and practical examples. Highly recommended for families searching for functional and meaningful ways to design and use visual supports in the home. For ordering information, contact Behavioral Services and Products online at http://www.robinallen.com/.
• Visual Schedules and ASD: Using Visual Support to Improve Work Skills and Reduce Unwanted Behaviors. (2003). Length: 10 minutes. Produced by Fade to Black Productions. This short video, developed by Kari Dunn Buron, illustrates how to create a visual schedule, how the student will participate in the use of the schedule, how to introduce the schedule to the student, how to maximize independence for teaching nonverbally, and how to introduce changes. Recommended for anyone involved in implementing a visual schedule. For ordering information, contact Metro ECSU at 1-612-638-1512 or email pubs@ecsu.k12.mn.us.
• Visual Supports in the Classroom. (2000). Length: 18 minutes. Written by Jennifer Savner. This video provides practical recommendations for embedding visual supports into the context of the classroom. Specific supports illustrated include schedules, choice boards, labels, task organizers, activity completion signals, and those that assist in setting boundaries. An excellent video for professionals to highlight the importance and role of visual supports. For ordering information, contact the Autism/Asperger Syndrome Publishing Company at 1-913-897-1004 or online at www.asperger.net/.