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AUTISM & ASPERGER'S SYNDROME

AUTISM & ASPERGER'S SYNDROME


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 29.95

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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
    StdBkNo: 9781932565805
    Price: USD 49.95

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    AUTISM: A WORLD APART

    By Karen Cunninghame

    Autism's cause is unknown. There is no cure, and it strikes each victim differently. In this candid documentary, three families show us what the textbooks and studies cannot: what it's like to live with autism day after day, to love and raise children who may be withdrawn, violent, and unable to make connections with their families.

    The parents of six-year-old Jessica spend most of their time and resources trying to teach her simple skills of communication and daily living. Believing the condition has made them stronger, they are still heartbroken by the limitations it places on their daughter's future. After years of aggressive, unpredictable behavior, which strained their relations with each other and with their other children, Chris's parents placed him in a group home. He has since become more independent, and better able to interact with his family. While Greg's family feels it is time for him to live independently, they have not been able to find an appropriate placement.

    Reviews
  • "An outstanding, sympathetic look at autism and at three coping, caring families." - Booklist

  • "A sensitively presented introduction to the complex psychological and emotional issues surrounding family care for the autistic child." - Video Rating Guide

    Note
  • Best of Category, Birmingham Film Festival

    Awards
  • Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival
  • American Journal of Nursing Media Awards

    Item no.: ZY03950323
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 1988
    StdBkNo: 1572959509
    Price: USD 199.00

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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 279.00

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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 249.00

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    DON'T GIVE UP

    By Jan Nowina-Zarzycki

    This penetrating documentary chronicles a year in the life of Adrian, a four-year-old who has autism. Focusing primarily on his experiences in a special therapy program, the film gives viewers an exceptional opportunity to experience the day-to-day struggles of his father and his special needs teachers and caregivers to break through the communication barriers that keep Adrian from relating to others.

    In the spectrum of autism and related disorders, Adrian would probably be considered "high functioning." He makes eye contact and seems to show some interest in what others are doing. He is also extremely attached to his father. Yet at the age of four he does not talk or relate to other children, and has endless, almost inconsolable tantrums.

    Twice a week Adrian's father, Perri, drives him 150 miles from their home to the SCEP Center. SCEP (Socialization, Communication & Education Program) is a therapeutic program based on a combination of linguistic and psychoanalytic theories developed by Dr. Elisabeth Brandt. Dr. Brandt provides commentary on the changes we see in Adrian during the two years he is in the program.

    This film is realistic about the high financial and emotional costs to the parents and to their other children. Forced to be away from his work for two days out of the week, Perri has had to cut back his business, and his wife has had to reduce her teaching hours. Perri feels they have sometimes neglected the other children. Yet the overall mood of the film is optimistic. By the end, at the age of six and a half, Adrian has made a great deal of progress both socially and cognitively and, although he will need fulltime assistance, is ready to begin attending public school.

    Review
  • "Highly recommended! A wonderful choice for in-service professional training and academic libraries with teacher education programs, and a welcome, valuable resource for public libraries and curriculum centers." - Educational Media Reviews

    Notes
  • Columbus International Film Festival
  • Ajijic Film Festival, Mexico
  • Picture This Festival, Calgary

    Item no.: NC00520364
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 58 minutes
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1572959207
    Price: USD 229.00

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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 249.00

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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
    Duration: 53 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 1572958545
    Price: USD 229.00

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    REFRIGERATOR MOTHERS

    By David Simpson, J.J. Hanley, and Gordon Quinn

    From the 1950's through the 1970's, children with autism were widely thought to be victims of inadequate parenting. Influenced by Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim, mental health and medical professionals claimed that autism was the product of mothers who were cold, distant, rejecting - unable to "bond properly." They were labeled "refrigerator mothers." Though this disastrous theory began to be seriously challenged in the mid-1960's, its effects lingered for decades. As recently as 1996, producer J.J. Hanley was told that her son's odd behaviors were the result of overanxious and overbearing mothering. Her family wasted many critical early intervention months before her son was finally diagnosed with autism.

    In Refrigerator Mothers, seven women share their poignant stories. All but one were told by psychologists or physicians that they were to blame for their child's autism. The only exception, who is African-American, was told that her son could not be autistic because she did not fit the usual pattern: middle class, highly educated, and white. She was told, instead, that her son must be emotionally disturbed. Yet these courageous women refused to be crushed by the burden of blame. Today, they have strong, supportive relationships with their now adult sons and daughters and, in a variety of ways, have helped them to find their place in the world. Offering fascinating insights into the history of our understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities, this fascinating and disturbing video raises questions that are of profound relevance today.

    The DVD features historic broadcast interviews with Bettelheim himself, as well as excerpts from both Hollywood features and mental health "training films" of the period.

    Contemporary context is provided by psychiatrist and author Robert Coles, MD, of Harvard; by Richard Pollak, author of The Creation of Dr. B: A Biography of Bruno Bettelheim; and by research psychologist Bernard Rimland, PhD, whose 1964 book, Infantile Autism, challenged Bettelheim's "bad mothering" thesis and argued for an understanding of autism as a biological disorder. Refrigerator Mothers was produced by Kartemquin Educational Films, and is a presentation of the Independent Television Service, with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

    Reviews
  • "We are a society inspired by the frenetic search for answers to the mystery of human behavior. But our search must be tempered by humility and truth or we risk hurting the people we are supposed to help. What happened to these mothers offers powerful lessons for all of us." - Robert Coles, MD, Harvard University

  • "Editor's choice. An outstanding, thought-provoking title that, while uncovering a sad chapter in medical history, also raises awareness of ethical issues surrounding medical research in a sensitive, empathetic manner, this is highly recommended." - Video Librarian

  • "An incredibly moving video that illustrates the history of autism through the life experiences and poignant stories of seven pioneering women and their children. Anyone involved in the life of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder must see this video. Quite simply, remarkable!" - Dr. Cathy Pratt, Board of Directors, Autism Society of America

  • "Possesses high quality production values, and reflects intelligent sensitivity on the part of the filmmakers in delving into this remarkable and disturbing subject. The program is highly recommended for academic, health sciences, and public libraries." - Educational Media Reviews

  • "This powerful documentary vividly illuminates the searing damage experienced by loving mothers of children with autism as a result of Bettleheim's cruel theory of maternal rejection. That these mothers prevailed, in the face of such a devastating accusation, speaks volumes about the power of maternal love. Every professional involved with children with autism and their families needs to heed the message of this documentary - first do no harm. This haunting documentary takes us back to the darkest days for families of adults with autism and impressively illustrates the courage of these mothers to reject the theory of rejection, to reclaim their children, and to demand better science about the mystery of autism." - Marty Krauss, John Stein Professor of Disability Research, Brandeis University

  • "Refrigerator Mothers is arguably the best documentary ever made on the subject of autism. It manages to inform, entertain, educate and move its audience emotionally. My students and I find ourselves talking about it weeks after we've viewed it. Refrigerator Mothers will transform your view of autism, parenthood, and the unique pressures brought to bear on families with special mental health needs." - Rick Mayes, University of Richmond

  • "This compelling video presents a vivid portrayal of the dangers of medical misdiagnosis and unfounded scientific theories." - Booklist

    Notes
  • Featured on Public Television's P.O.V. series
  • First Place, National Council on Family Relations
  • American Library Association Notable Videos
  • Council on Foundations Film & Video Festival
  • Perspectives Exhibition, American Film Institute
  • Chicago International Television Competition
  • San Francisco International Film Festival
  • DoubleTake Documentary Film Festival
  • Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
  • Best of Show, Indiana Film & Video Festival
  • Ohio Independent Film Festival
  • Ojai Film Festival
  • Big Muddy Film Festival
  • Autism Society of America
  • "Stadt der 1000 Fragen" Film Series, Berlin
  • Orinda Film Festival, California
  • Brooklyn International Disability Film Festival
  • Association for Women in Psychology Film Festival

    Awards
  • Grand Jury Award, Florida Film Festival
  • AAMR Media Award
  • Achievement Award, Superfest
  • Best Documentary, Sedona International Film Festival

    Item no.: ZC03950461
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 53 minutes
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo: 1572958286
    Price: USD 269.00

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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 229.00

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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: 1572959193
    Price: USD 199.00

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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 249.00

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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 199.00

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