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SUCCEEDING THROUGH AUTISM

By Sean Barron

In this compelling DVD, Sean Barron tells the story of how he went from being a child with low functioning autism to the successful man, journalist, and boyfriend he is today.

When Sean was young, he felt very alone and isolated from the rest of the world. But as the years passed, he learned many social "unwritten rules" that have helped him to become more connected and in tune with society, resulting in renewed relationships with his family, a mutually rewarding relationship with his girlfriend, and a job that is intellectually stimulating. As Sean says in his recent book Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, "I am the happiest I have ever been."

Sean shares his unwritten rules and much more in this warm, candid presentation. As a special bonus, we even hear from Sean's girlfriend Barbara Protopapa, a young woman with autism, who shares some insight into her life and her relationship with Sean.

Item no.: TG10230016
Format: DVD
Duration: 90 minutes
Copyright: 2009
StdBkNo: 9781932565805
Price: USD 69.95

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ADHD & LD: POWERFUL TEACHING STRATEGIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Today’s classroom teachers require greater skills than ever before. They are faced with both the challenges and opportunities of increased diversity, the inclusion of students with disabilities, as well as the demands of academic standards and high stakes testing. Education professionals must be well equipped to implement proven and successful strategies and accommodations.

This newly revised 2008 DVD incorporates a Response-to-Intervention (RTI) framework to help teachers address the needs of students who present the characteristics of ADHD and/or LD in their general education classrooms. Sandy Rief, nationally acclaimed author and leading authority on educating students with attention, behavioral and learning difficulties, presents a wide range of proven and successful strategies that can be used in the initial stages of RTI implementation. The most comprehensive resource of its kind on the market today!

In this video, you will observe:

  • differentiating instruction in the classroom
  • collaborating and teaming for success
  • engaging students' attention and active participation
  • management and behavioral intervention
  • organization, study skills & written language strategies

    It specifically illustrates how educators can greatly assist students with attentional, behavioral, and learning challenges within their classrooms using these effective techniques and provides a powerful tool for learning and teaching students with ADHD and LD in the general education environments

    Item no.: I0011605
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 52 minutes
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 129.95

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    HOW I AM (WIE ICH BIN)

    By Ingrid Demetz, Caroline Leitner and Daniel Mazza

    "I'm like a hermit on an island," is the way Patrick Wanker describes his life with autism. With the dreams and fears of a teenager, but with wisdom and pain beyond his years, Patrick invites us into his emotional world through the words he painstakingly types into his computer. Set in a small, Italian mountain town, and using only Patrick's words, this beautifully filmed documentary reveals how painfully lonely life can be for a teen with severe disabilities. The people he encounters each day are clumsy and uncertain about how to interact with him. At school and at home, his inability to communicate and lack of social skills make it nearly impossible for Patrick to build relationships, yet he remains optimistic for the future of his family, including his younger brother, who also has autism.

    The filmmakers do not attempt to offer a scientific explanation for autism, nor a catalog of its symptoms. Instead, they have given Patrick the opportunity to reach us through his own words, presenting his subjective description of what it means for a young person to live with autism.

    Notes
  • American Library Association, Nominated
  • Notable Videos for Adults
  • True/False Film Festival

    Awards
  • Special Jury Award, Mostrari Festival
  • Grand Prize, Message to Man Festival
  • First Prize, International Student Film Festival

    Item no.: PS00520400
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 49 minutes
    Copyright: 2008
    StdBkNo: 1572955058
    Price: USD 324.00

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    TWO WORLDS - ONE PLANET

    By Gail Levin, Ann Reinking, and O. Robin Sweet

    The incidence of Asperger syndrome and other forms of autism in the United States appear to be increasing dramatically. This powerful, eye-opening documentary brings the issue out of the shadows, stressing that young people with these developmental disabilities can learn and grow, if their individual needs, styles, and abilities are respected. Two Worlds ?One Planet takes an upbeat look at students attending Gateway Academy, a private K-12 day school specializing in youth with Asperger Syndrome, high-functioning Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. The film offers a rare opportunity to enter the world of children with Asperger’s and Autism, and to see it through their own eyes and the eyes of their families. Their parents show remarkable and sometimes painful candor in revealing autism’s impact on the entire family.

    These students perceive the world differently, and they learn differently as well. The school offers them an academic curriculum that is challenging and structured, and nurturing in its approach to fostering growth, responsibility and independence. Students, faculty, and families work collaboratively to help students discover and develop their individual gifts and strengths.

    Note
  • Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

    Item no.: EC00520493
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 62 minutes
    Copyright: 2008
    StdBkNo: 157295499X
    Price: USD 324.00

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    CHILDREN OF THE STARS

    By Alexander Haase and Rob Aspey

    Hundreds of thousands of families in China are affected by autism. In a society with little understanding of developmental disabilities, parents face hostility, discrimination, and extreme financial hardship. Five-year-old Feng Jia Wei does not speak and is often violent; he does not seem even to recognize his parents. He has been rejected from the local schools, and his parents' careers have been destroyed because of his constant need for care and attention. Facing what appears to be a hopeless future, they say that they would prefer to die peacefully together and are seriously considering suicide.

    Pursuing their last remaining hope, they make the long journey from their North China home to Beijing, where a small school called Stars and Rain offers a program of behavioral techniques that might enable their son to make enough progress to be accepted in school. Founded in 1993 by the mother of an autistic boy, Stars and Rain has been forced to move four times because of neighbors' fears. It relies entirely on charitable donations and has rudimentary facilities, yet it has helped more than 1,000 families of autistic children and won support from an army of international volunteers. We follow the Feng Jiawei family through the eleven-week program, getting to know some of the other class members and parents along the way.

    By the end of the program, Feng has learned 30 simple words, but has also achieved a more vital breakthrough when, for the first time, he looks into his mother's eyes and seems to recognize her. We see the parents begin to nurture brighter hopes for their future. For the first time, they have been embraced and felt the warmth of people who share and understand their pain. Yet now they must return to a suspicious community and continue the battle. Will their child's progress be enough?

    This is a film filled with moments of desperation, joy, devotion, and beautifully tender parental love. It provides moving insights into the hardships parents face when bringing up a developmentally disabled child in China, or perhaps in any developing nation, and reminds us painfully of conditions that prevailed in the United States not so very many years ago.

    Notes
  • Breaking Down Barriers Int'l Film Festival, Moscow
  • Global Community International Film Festival, Toronto
  • We Care International Film Festival, New Delhi
  • San Diego Asian Film Festival
  • Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival
  • Independents' Film Festival

    Award
  • Columbus Int'l Film/Video Festival, Bronze Award

    Item no.: LT03950347
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 49 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo: 1572955074
    Price: USD 324.00

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    BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: STRATEGIES FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS

    A traditional four-year college may not be not the best option for many high school students enrolled in special education courses. Other options explored include a recent high school graduate getting a certificate in culinary arts as she pursues her dream of a catering career. An apprentice in a brick-laying program who never felt comfortable being a student decides that an apprenticeship made more sense for him. Two students with learning disabilities talk about a college program specifically designed for students like them. Video expands on each of these examples to explore similar options available throughout the country. It offers advice about where to find information and what questions to ask. This unique program provides encouragement for high school students, reminding them that there are different avenues to a successful and rewarding life after high school.

    Item no.: TT01390385
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo: 9781555480479
    Price: USD 189.00

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    SOCIAL SKILLS FOR LIFE: MANAGING STRONG EMOTIONS

    Using a fast-paced, entertaining blend of short dramatic situations and animated cartoons, the program helps students deal with strong emotions. Students see how the brain goes into "reptilian" mode when emotions run high. They learn to identify their own emotional triggers and recognize their unique patterns of responding to those triggers, both physically and emotionally. An ensemble of engaging teens models three distinct styles of reacting in emotionally charged situations: aggressive, passive, and assertive. They demonstrate strategies that can help young people keep their cool when they are in danger of losing it or when someone is losing it with them. Scenario topics include romantic jealousy, a conflict with a co-worker, and peers' reactions to a learning disability.

    Item no.: DY01390403
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo: 9781555480486
    Price: USD 189.00

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    BRAIN-COMPATIBLE PRACTICES FOR THE CLASSROOM: SPECIAL EDUCATION

    Pat Wolfe

    Item no.: I0012990
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 56 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 99.00

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    ON THE SPECTRUM

    By Nathalie Dziobek-Bepler

    "Weird…rude…trouble-makers? children with Asperger syndrome are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and they may be harassed, bullied, or avoided as a result. Adults who are living with Asperger's today are likely to have suffered the same childhood frustrations and anxiety, but they did not have the benefit of a diagnosis to explain their behavior, or the backing of teachers, therapists, and support services that may be available to children with Asperger's today.

    Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder. People with Asperger's do not typically "look disabled." They tend to have normal to high intelligence, but have difficulty perceiving and understanding the facial expressions and social gestures of others, and the "rules" of social interaction. As a result, many adults with Asperger's have learned to avoid social situations that may be difficult for them, which in turn can severely limit their social and professional opportunities.

    The four individuals profiled in this unusual documentary describe the ways Asperger syndrome has affected their lives, their work and their relationships. They express the relief they felt when they were finally diagnosed in adulthood, and at last found an explanation for the years of frustration, anxiety and depression they experienced when peers and teachers shunned them for their abnormal behavior. But they also make clear that they have learned to cope with the disorder, even in some cases to find special strengths from it, and have experienced the comfort and reinforcement of participating with others "like them" in an Asperger's support group.

    Notes
  • Picture This?Disability Film Festival
  • Western Psyhcological Association

    Item no.: JC03950305
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 53 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 1572958545
    Price: USD 298.00

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    BOY INSIDE, THE

    By Marianne Kaplan

    "I have no clue, really. Is my voice weird? Do I sound annoying? Am I retarded? That's how kids make me feel. I don't like having Asperger's. I don't like being considered different." Adam, age 12

    Filmmaker Marianne Kaplan tells the personal and often harrowing story of her son Adam, a 12-year-old with Asperger syndrome, during a tumultuous year in the life of their family.

    Asperger's is an increasingly common form of autism typically characterized by high intellectual functioning, coupled with emotionally inappropriate behavior and an inability to interact successfully with others. Adam's condition makes life in seventh grade a minefield, a place where he finds himself misunderstood, isolated, and bullied. As he struggles to find a place for himself, he often says or does the wrong thing, and ends up in tears or in fights with other boys. He left his last school after another boy put a knife to his neck. Adam's parents coach him on how to avoid confrontation, and his teachers take extra steps to help the other kids understand him, but his troubles escalate, first at school and then at home.

    To learn more about dealing with the challenges of Asperger's, Marianne and Adam attend an international conference, where they share experiences with other AS kids and their parents. Marianne also meets with Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned animal scientist and author, who is herself autistic. But on their return, the conflicts at school continue unabated. These, and the all-consuming stress of Adam's acting out at home, cause friction not only between Adam and his parents and sister, but also between the parents themselves. At a loss for what to do next, they make the agonizing decision to put Adam in foster care for a few days.

    As time for high school approaches, his anxious parents worry about the future. Will Adam ever learn how to make and keep friends? How will he handle dating, peer pressure and drugs? Will he eventually be able to survive as an independent adult? In the meantime, will they all survive the grueling challenges of coping with Adam's special needs. This is a rare, first-hand portrait of a troubled year in the life of a family in crisis.

    Review
  • "Stresses and concerns that parents and families must face are admirably depicted. Recommended." - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Notes
  • Video Librarian, Best of 2007
  • Vancouver International Film Festival
  • One World Film Festival, Prague
  • Powell River Film Festival, Canada
  • Real to Real Film Festival, Canada
  • Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
  • Sprout Film Festival
  • Big Muddy Film Festival
  • Yorkton Film and Video Festival

    Awards
  • 2007 Japan Prize, Youth Education Division & Audience Choice Prize
  • CINE Golden Eagle Award
  • Freddie Award, Special People Category

    Item no.: YA04040297
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 47 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 1572958383
    Price: USD 363.00

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    YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: UNDERSTANDING TOURETTE SYNDROME

    You've Got a Friend is a fun, positive, supportive, and educational video about Tourette Syndrome. The program and accompanying curriculum offer straightforward, factual answers to questions that kids and grown-ups have about this disorder.

    Item no.: AC01390375
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 10 minutes
    Audience: Grades 3-6
    Copyright: 2003
    StdBkNo: 1555481442
    Price: USD 126.00

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    TALK TO ME: CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

    By Vanessa Kaneshiro

    "You have to adjust to the fact that there's no magic pill that will make it go away...A lot of parents say they totally accept their child for who they are and they wouldn't change a thing ?I would change it in a heartbeat. It's hard; it's really hard...People don't understand that I feel like I've lost a child." From Talk to Me

    Public school systems throughout the U.S. are experiencing a rapid rise in the number of children with autism in mainstream and special classrooms. In California, where the Department of Developmental Services has reported a nearly 100 percent rise in cases of autism since 1999, studies have shown that these increases are not related merely to changes in diagnostic criteria.

    Seven-year-old Adre and Emma, and five-year-old Julian, are in the Autism Program of the Oakland, California, public schools. This engaging documentary takes viewers into their lives at home and at school, and profiles the valiant efforts of their parents and teachers to help them reach their maximum potential.

    Whatever their incomes, these families struggle to obtain appropriate services for their children, and the film shows realistically that such resources are not always distributed fairly. Emma's parents have enrolled her in an at-home program, while Adre's single mother, who could certainly use such a program, isn't even aware that they exist. By the film's end we learn that, because of the state's budget crisis, some of the dedicated teachers and administrators we have seen will be laid off. Julian will be moving to a regular classroom, but Adre and Emma will remain in the autism program ?and they are the lucky ones. There are still many children on the waiting list.

    Reviews
  • "Recommended for academic library collections with a child development, education, learning disabilities, or parenting focus. Examines the importance of providing quality education for autistic children." - Educational Media Reviews
  • "Recommended, particularly for parents and others who work with autistic children of any age." - Library Journal
  • "Engaging...an up close and personal look at the daily lives of children and their families." - Science Books & Films

    Notes
  • Perspectives Exhibition, American Film Institute
  • Sprout Film Festival
  • Silver Lake Film Festival
  • [De]Coded, Berkeley Film Archives
  • Moscow Disability Film Festival

    Award
  • Achievement Award, Superfest

    Item no.: YP03950482
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    StdBkNo: 572959193
    Price: USD 259.00

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    ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, VOL. 1: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

    By Dr. Tony Attwood

    Whether you're a curious parent or a seasoned psychologist, this DVD is a perfect introduction to Asperger's Syndrome. Tony's personable approach to the Asperger's way of thinking will enlighten you. He describes numerous intriguing case examples and offers practical strategies that worked for people with Asperger's. In hour one, Tony provides a diagnostic description of a person with Asperger's. In the second hour, he offers a social curriculum that includes countless ideas and activities. The third hour focuses on emotion management.
    Reviews
  • "Dr. Attwood increased my understanding of Asperger's by 1000%!" - Conference attendee
  • "Entertaining and informative!" - Conference attendee
  • "As someone new to Asperger's, this gave me strategies to use in my classroom." - Conference attendee
  • "Dr. Attwood is an exciting and knowledgeable presenter." - Conference attendee

    Item no.: ZE10230002
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 3 hours
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo: 9781885477934
    Price: USD 99.95

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    SPECTRUM OF AUTISM, THE

    By Heidi Rosenthal

    Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder: those affected by it can exhibit a wide range of symptoms and of developmental progress. It is this extreme variability which makes the disorder sometimes difficult to recognize, and may lead to children being misdiagnosed as mentally ill or retarded, when early and appropriate intervention is so crucial to treating children with autism.

    In this DVD, we share in the experiences of several families who have struggled to love and care for children who fall at various points on the spectrum of autism. We learn about the symptoms which first alerted them to the possibility of a developmental disorder in their child, and the challenges they faced in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, and then in securing proper treatment and an educational setting appropriate to their children's needs. We hear as well the perspectives of clinicians and educators who explain the difficulties they face in recognizing autism, and point to some of the common developmental signs which may be early signals of the disorder. These include delays or regression in learning to talk; difficulties in understanding and integrating various forms of sensory stimuli; and failure to develop normal speech, language or early social skills.

    Yet the overriding message of this production is that caring and aware parents and professionals can be extraordinarily effective in enabling children with autism to participate in the world around them.

    Reviews
  • "The information presented is concise, well organized, and serves as a good general introduction to the subject of autism in children. As with most Fanlight Productions titles, The Spectrum of Autism is well edited and reflects good production values. The information is accurate and useful to both health and lay audiences. Recommended." - Educational Media Reviews

  • "Excellent and informative - a short, accurate, well-documented exploration of autism." - Science Books & Films

    Note
  • Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: RH04040474
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 34 minutes
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo: 1572959118
    Price: USD 298.00

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    PRESCRIPTION FOR LEARNING: LIVING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

    by Jamie Guth

    ADD causes impulsivity and easy distractibility. In this video, three forms of this condition are explained and highlighted through the experiences of students and their families. Both the difficulties and strengths of this condition are shown. Students and teachers are given strategies for managing ADD. Psychiatrists John Ratey and Ned Hallowell, who have written two books on the subject, provide background and perspective.

    Item no.: SZ00480223
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 145.00

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    UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

    By Suzanne Newman

    Therapists, teachers, and parents of children with autism discuss the nature and symptoms of this lifelong disability, which can occur in between five and fifteen of every 10,000 births. The program also outlines a treatment program, based on behavior modification principles, which can be used in the schools or by family members at home.

    Review
  • "Valuable for people newly introduced to autism who need a basic understanding of the disorder." - The Advocate

    Note
  • Council for Exceptional Children

    Item no.: CT03950494
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1993
    StdBkNo: 1572959517
    Price: USD 259.00

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    AUTISMVISION

    AutismVision: Creating Classroom Connections for Children with Autism is a program presentation to educate the classmates of children with autism. This program was specifically developed to foster the social inclusion of children with autism, ages 8 to 11, in general education classrooms by:

  • Increasing typical children's understanding of autism
  • Fostering empathy and positive attitudes toward children with autism
  • Promoting positive social interactions between children with autism and their typical peers

    The DVD provides classmates with comprehensive, yet developmentally appropriate information about autism. The Teacher's Resource Book provides instructions for teachers or other advocates on how to effectively implement the classroom presentation, along with suggested activities that reinforce the main learning points.

    Item no.: VJ01390423
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 12 minutes
    Audience: Grades 3-5
    Price: USD 126.00

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    PROFILES IN ACHIEVEMENT: AMAZING PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES

    Many highly successful people are challenged by learning differences. This program is a collection of stories meant to inspire and encourage all learners. Some of the people profiled are famous. Others are young achievers who have already achieved great success in variety of fields.

    For those with LD, the stories show that having difficulties in school doesn't mean they're stupid and that they can focus on their strengths to make important contributions to society. For those who don't have LD, the stories will help them understand what it is like to have LD and that people with LD can go far in life.

    Reviews
  • "An ideal program to enrich all classes-not only those that include students with learning differences-and help students understand that by concentrating on their strengths, they will be able to become successful and contribute to society" - School Library Journal

  • Educational Media Reviews Online - Recommended
    Awards
  • Blingy Award - Diamond Award
  • Silver Telly Award

    Item no.: NH01390447
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Price: USD 189.00

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    REAL WORLD OF TOURETTE SYNDROME

    TS from the perspective of teenagers. The DVD was filmed with the help of 10 teens with TS who not only developed the concept, but also star in the program.

    Review
  • Video Librarian - 2 1/2 Stars out of 4

    Item no.: PP01390448
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 17 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Price: USD 189.00

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    MORE TIME TO TEACH: RESPONDING TO STUDENT BEHAVIOR (ELEMENTARY VERSION)

    Designed for general/special education teachers and administrators, staff development coordinators, and university instructors, this innovative program offers a unique model for increasing teaching and learning time.

    By using student and teacher dramatizations of actual classroom situations, MORE TIME TO TEACH empowers educators to respond effectively to student behavior.

    Teachers who have implemented this program have experienced the following results:
  • an over 40% decrease in classroom disruptions
  • a dramatic improvement in classroom atmosphere
  • considerably less fatigue at the end of the school day

    Item no.: TH06420003
    Format: DVD
    Price: USD 99.95

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    MORE TIME TO TEACH: RESPONDING TO STUDENT BEHAVIOR (SECONDARY VERSION)

    Designed for general/special education teachers and administrators, staff development coordinators, and university instructors, this innovative program offers a unique model for increasing teaching and learning time.

    By using student and teacher dramatizations of actual classroom situations, MORE TIME TO TEACH empowers educators to respond effectively to student behavior.

    Teachers who have implemented this program have experienced the following results:
  • an over 40% decrease in classroom disruptions
  • a dramatic improvement in classroom atmosphere
  • considerably less fatigue at the end of the school day

    Item no.: TH06420004
    Format: DVD
    Price: USD 99.95

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    AD/HD AND ADDICTION

    Have you ever felt out of control, like you just can't get enough food, gambling, sex, or alcohol? Have you ever been diagnosed with or suspected that you might suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? If so, AD/HD could be fueling your addiction. Even more serious, undiagnosed or untreated AD/HD might be undermining your recovery efforts. Family therapist and addiction specialist Wendy Richardson explains the explosive link between AD/HD and addiction and offers tips on how to combat its devastating effects.

    Item no.: RJ04010001
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Price: USD 250.00

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    ASPERGER'S DIAGNOSTIC AND ASSESSMENT

    By Tony Attwood

    In this valuable presentation, Dr. Tony Attwood conducts unrehearsed interviews with Brett, a delightful young boy with Asperger's. Tony then interviews Brett's parents, giving the viewer an in-depth perspective of the entire assessment process. Tony talks viewers through the diagnosis, explaining and pointing out the various manifestations of Asperger's, such as sensory issues, speech/ motor difficulties, special interests, and social skills challenges. He also addresses the special gender-specific and age-specific challenges that girls and adults face. The DVD also offer screening questionnaires and a guide of valuable resources. Parents and professionals will never forget this exceptionally candid portrait of Asperger's Syndrome.

    Reviews
  • "This is the unmatched, BEST professional presentation I have ever seen in my entire professional career, spanning 38 years after finishing medical school!" - Pediatrician

  • "Dr. Attwood increased my understanding of Asperger's by 1000%!" - Conference attendee

  • "Entertaining and informative!" - Conference attendee

  • "As someone new to Asperger's, this gave me strategies to use in my classroom." - Conference attendee

  • "Dr. Attwood is an exciting and knowledgeable presenter." - Conference attendee

    Item no.: HZ10230001
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 4 hours
    StdBkNo: 9781932565171
    Price: USD 129.95

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    ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, VOL. 1: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

    By Dr. Tony Attwood

    Whether you're a curious parent or a seasoned psychologist, this DVD is a perfect introduction to Asperger's Syndrome. Tony's personable approach to the Asperger's way of thinking will enlighten you. He describes numerous intriguing case examples and offers practical strategies that worked for people with Asperger's. In hour one, Tony provides a diagnostic description of a person with Asperger's. In the second hour, he offers a social curriculum that includes countless ideas and activities. The third hour focuses on emotion management.

    Reviews
  • "Dr. Attwood increased my understanding of Asperger's by 1000%!" - Conference attendee

  • "Entertaining and informative!" - Conference attendee

  • "As someone new to Asperger's, this gave me strategies to use in my classroom." - Conference attendee

  • "Dr. Attwood is an exciting and knowledgeable presenter." - Conference attendee

    Item no.: ZE10230002
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 3 hours
    StdBkNo: 9781885477934
    Price: USD 99.95

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    ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, VOL. 2: ANGER MANAGEMENT, TEACHING TEACHERS, AND TEENAGE ISSUES

    By Dr. Tony Attwood

    In this second installment, Tony gives teachers great advice on how to effectively manage a classroom that includes students with Asperger's. His offers tips for success and social/behavioral warning signs to watch for. He also shares helpful strategies for teaching adolescents with Asperger's. Since social skills are so imperative at this age, this tends to be a particularly challenging age for students and, consequently, for teachers. You will l earn how to curb anger and take preventative steps to avoid conflicts. Create a positive learning environment where ALL students thrive!

    Reviews
  • "Dr. Attwood increased my understanding of Asperger's by 1000%!" - Conference attendee

  • "Entertaining and informative!" - Conference attendee

  • "As someone new to Asperger's, this gave me strategies to use in my classroom." - Conference attendee

  • "Dr. Attwood is an exciting and knowledgeable presenter." - Conference attendee

    Item no.: TR10230003
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 3 hours
    StdBkNo: 9781885477965
    Price: USD 99.95

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    EXPLORING FEELINGS: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY TO MANAGE ANXIETY, SADNESS AND ANGER

    By Tony Attwood

    If you have difficulty understanding what you and those around you are feeling, the world can be a confusing and frustrating place. Misinterpretation of social and physical events can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger. But with education and guidance, individuals with these challenges can learn how to understand and cope with their feelings in positive ways. In this intriguing presentation, world-renowned psychologist Dr. Tony Attwood teaches caregivers how to implement cognitive behaviour therapy. This therapy helps people effectively work through their emotions by developing their ability to interpret the causes and effects of their own actions and reactions. Dr. Attwood offers important advice on: assessing emotional needs; avoiding and correcting misinterpretation of emotion; building self-esteem and improving self-awareness; managing anxiety, depression, and anger; and defining physical and social tools.

    Item no.: KB10230005
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 3 hours
    StdBkNo: 9781932565614
    Price: USD 99.95

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    DEFINE ME

    By Sondra Williams

    Sondra Williams, from Columbus, Ohio, is a wife, mother, advocate, author, poet, and presenter, who works as a classroom aide to a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a part of who Sondra is, but it does not define her. Those who look for the true "definition" of Sondra find that she is an incredible woman, with a gentle character, a strong determination to succeed, a kind and generous heart, a creative mind, a resilient faith, and an enviable ability to express herself through beautiful poetry, which she terms her "dancing words."

    This DVD contains Sondra's presentation entitled, "Define Me," and an interview with Laurel Hoekman, Executive Director of The Gray Center. Through this resource, Sondra shares her insights and practical suggestions for understanding and supporting individuals with ASD.

    Item no.: AS10230004
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 2 hours
    StdBkNo: 9780971421332
    Price: USD 54.95

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