• Asperger's Syndrome
• SLV Adult Issues/Transition
• Behavior
• Communication
• Diagnosis/Assessment
• Early Intervention
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• Education and Treatment Approaches/Options
• Family Accounts/Issues
• Medical
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• Sensory
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• Disability or Community Awareness / General Information

Disability or Community Awareness / General Information

• ASD 101. (2005). Length: 30 minutes. Produced by Write Field Features. Robert Parish directs this video which provides a general overview of autism spectrum disorders. Professionals and family members discuss characteristics, issues around diagnosis, the importance of parental involvement, and lessons learned from having a child and/or sibling on the autism spectrum. Recommended for those just learning about autism. For ordering information, contact Robert Parish at http://www.comebackjack.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: Reaching the Child Within. (1981). Length: 30 minutes. Produced by WHA-TV. This video profiles three children with autism and their families. The program provides viewers with a description of the characteristics of autism and the trials of living with this disability. Professionals offer their insights into autism, and recommendations for effective treatment. While somewhat outdated, professionals and family members might be interested in gaining a historical perspective of autism. Distributed by PBS video. No longer available for sale.
• Autism and Law Enforcement: Roll Call Briefing Video. (2004). Length: 21 minutes. Produced by Dennis Debbaudt. This is an exceptional video to be used in training law enforcement personnel on interacting with people on the autism spectrum. Highly recommended for use in training. For ordering information, call Debbaudt/Legacy Productions at 1-772-398-9756 or online at http://www.autismriskmanagement.com/ .
• Autism And The New Law: Resources for Treatment. Hope for Cure. (2001). Length: 30 minutes. Produced by Edvantage Media. This video was developed in conjunction with CAN (Cure Autism Now) and provides an overview of autism, and the potential impact of the new Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research passed as part of the Children’s Health Act of 2000. Recommended for those interested in learning more about this law. For ordering information, call Edvantage Media, Inc. at 1-800-375-5100 or online at http://www.edvantagemedia.com/educational_videos.shtml .
• Autism Awareness Video for Law Enforcement/Community Service Personnel. (1998). Length: 23 minutes. Developed by the Harrisburg Chapter of the Autism Society of America and funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council. The video highlights behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders, and provides recommendations for how community members and law enforcement agencies should interact with these individuals. Recommended as a disability awareness tool for community members and law enforcement personnel. For ordering information, contact the Autism Society of North Carolina at 1-919-743-0204 or online at http://www.autismsociety-nc.org .
• Autism Perspectives. (1996). Length: 55 minutes. Funded by Continuing Education Programs of America. This video features Margaret Bauman, M.D.; Stephen Edelson, Ph.D.; Temple Grandin, Ph.D.; and Lorna Jean King, OTR, FAOTA responding to a series of frequently asked questions related to diagnosis, programming, early intervention, employment, characteristics, research, and sensory integration. The video ends with advice and suggestions to family members. Recommended for professionals and family members interested in hearing well-known professionals discussing issues related to autism spectrum disorders. For ordering information, call Continuing Education Programs of America at 1-309-263-0310 or online at http://www.autism.com.
• 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 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.
• Credo for Support. (1995). Length: 4 minutes. Distributed by Axis Consultation and Training Limited. This powerful video, set to music, offers a series of suggestions for people who care about and support someone with a disability. It prompts viewers to question the common perceptions of disability, professionalism, and support. Designed for use in presentations, staff training and orientation programs, this excellent video can serve as a provocative catalyst for a dialogue on our values and issues. For ordering information, contact Axis Consultation and Training at 1-250-754-9939 or online at http://www.normemma.com/dvds.htm.
• Encountering Autism. (2003). Length: 97 minutes. Presented by Bill Davis. This video seeks to prepare emergency responders for encounters with individuals with autism using a lecture format. Bill Davis addresses the challenges that emergency responders might encounter when they arrive on the scene and provides guidance on how to communicate and interact with individuals with autism. Includes a thorough overview and examples of the characteristics of autism. Recommended for any professional who may be involved in responding to emergencies involving individuals across the autism spectrum. For ordering information, contact Discount Learning online at http://www.DiscountLearning.com .
• For Safekeeping/First Responder Autism Training. (2003). Length: 21 minutes. Produced by Atlantic Film and Video. This video/DVD provides an overview of the characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorders, highlights four individuals to illustrate these characteristics, and provides useful recommendations for responding and interacting with these individuals. Recommended for professionals who may be involved in responding to emergencies involving individuals across the autism spectrum. For ordering information, contact Autism Alliance of Metro West, Inc. at 1-508-652-9900 or online at http://www.autismalliance.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/.
• My Friend Dylan. (2005). Length: 10 minutes. Developed by Parashoot Productions. In this video, Dylan’s classmates share their feelings about her and their relationship with her. They offer tips and ideas that they have found helpful in getting to know Dylan. Recommended to promote disability awareness for students in grades 2 through 6. For ordering information, contact the Autism Society of Ontario at 1-800-472-7789 or online at http://www.autismontario.com/ .
• Rage for Order: Autism. (1998). Length: 50 minutes. Distributed by the Films for the Humanities and Sciences. Developed for the BBC and narrated by Oliver Sacks. Neurologist/author Oliver Saks meets Jessica Parks (a young woman with autism) and highlights the impact of autism on human relationships and interactions with the world. With Jessy’s parents, Dr. Saks investigates past efforts to define and understand autism. In addition, he explores the biological basis of autism with Dr. Eric Courchesne, a neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego. Recommended for family members and professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of the obsessions, fascinations, and the need for order and predictability of individuals with autism. For ordering information, contact the Films for the Humanities and Sciences at 1-800-257-5126 or online at http://ffh.films.com/.
• Spectrum of Autism. (2002). Length: 34 minutes. A documentary produced and directed by Heidi Rosenthal. This video provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders, including interviews with Temple Grandin, BJ Freeman, Pauline Filipek, and numerous family members. Programming suggestions are also included. Recommended for family members of newly diagnosed children, or those just learning about autism. For ordering information, contact Fanlight Productions at 1-800-937-4113 or online at http://www.fanlight.com/.
• Straight Talk About Autism with Parents and Kids: Adolescent Issues. (1998). Length: 38 minutes. Produced by Attainment Company, Incorporated. This video features parents, and their sons and daughters with autism spectrum disorders. Issues covered include: teasing, establishing friendships, and issues related to adulthood. Recommended for older students with and without disabilities, and adults to promote awareness of autism spectrum disorders. For ordering information, contact Attainment Company at 1- 800-327-4269 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com.
• Straight Talk About Autism with Parents and Kids: Childhood Issues. (1998). Length: 38 minutes. Produced by Attainment Company, Incorporated. This video focuses on several families and their experiences in finding answers about their children’s differences and development that eventually lead to a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Parent and their children speak frankly from their perceptions and viewpoint. The video addresses many issues such as obtaining a diagnosis, identifying the warning signs of autism and the characteristics associated with autism, and developing supports for families and individuals. Recommended for family members and professionals. Particularly useful for families of children who are suspected of autism or who are newly diagnosed, and for professionals first learning about diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. For ordering information, contact Attainment Company at 1-800-327-4269 or online at http://www.attainmentcompany.com.
• Talk to Me: A Documentary Film Abut Children with Autism. (2003). Length: 28 minutes. Developed by Vanessa Kaneshiro. Families from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds are highlighted in this video. Narrated by a child, this documentary takes viewers into the lives of three different children at home and at school, and profiles the efforts of parents and teacher to help them achieve their potential. Also, discusses the fiscal impact on schools. This video is helpful to build awareness for families, professionals, and siblings. For ordering information, contact Fanlight Productions at 1-800-937-4113 or online at http://www.fanlight.com/.
• Twitch and Shout: A Documentary About Tourette Syndrome. (1994). Produced and directed by Laurel Chiten. The Emmy Award nominated video provides an intimate journey into the world of Tourette Syndrome. Through the eyes of a photojournalist living with Tourette Syndrome, the viewer meets an artist, an actress, a NBA basketball player, and a lumberjack with TS. Recommended for professionals, family members, and peers as a means to provide awareness about Tourette Syndrome. For ordering information, contact New Day Films at 1-201-652-6590 or online at www.newday.com/.
• We’ve Climbed Mountains: Increasing Our Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2001). Length: 17 minutes. Produced by Kim Davis/Indiana Resource Center for Autism. 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. For ordering information, contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at 1-812-855-6508 or online at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/.