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 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, 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/store/. 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 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 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 www.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/store/. 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 www.attainmentcompany.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 that provide insight and highlight practical recommendations. Recommended for professionals educating students with Asperger’s Syndrome. For ordering information, contact Coulter Video at 1-336-794-0298 or online at 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 1-336-794-0298 or online at 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 1-336-794-0298 or online at 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 www.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 www.films.com.