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Autism

Information on many aspects of Autism/Asperger's spectrum disorders
Item # Product Description Photo Price
AC-DVD10

All About Autism DVD Package

5 popular Autism videos in one money-saving package! Includes Breakthroughs and One-on-One, plus Asperger Syndrome which includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. The video also spotlights Andrew, a bright middle schooler with Asperger's. He shows it's possible to develop appropriate classroom skills and behaviors, while maintaining his unique personality. 17 min., CC, 2000.

In Autism Spectrum Disorders, author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents her developmental perspective covering major issue areas: Cognitive style, diagnostic characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and challenging behaviors. 39 min., CC, 2001.

Straight Talk About Autism features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Program is divided into two sections: Childhood Issues and Adolescence. Key topics like communication deficits, splinter skills, social competency and hypersensitivities are discussed. Two VHS tapes, one DVD, 80 min., CC, 1999. ISBN 1-57861-389-2

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$138.00
AC-AS06 Asperger Syndrome DVD

There has been an increase of diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome in recent years. This DVD looks at Asperger Syndrome in general while focusing on 12-year-old Andrew. Includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children  s Hospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. Andrew shows that with successful supports it  s possible to develop skills and behaviors appropriate for the classroom, while maintaining his unique personality. Thoroughly watchable and informative, ideal for staff and parents. DVD 17 min., CC, 2000. Also sold in the All About Autism DVD Series. ISBN 1-57861-115-6

Asperger Syndrome package

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$38.00
AC-SS30

Know the Code Package
Learn social behaviors at school

Ideal for all students with high functioning autism or behavioral disabilities. The three components cards, DVD and instructor's guide form a comprehensive program that is easy to implement.

The Social Standards at School book focuses on 53 relevant social skills, organized to mesh with a typical school day: Getting ready, classroom behavior, transitions, breaks, plus relationships and etiquette. Each skill provides teacher guidelines and a student self-monitoring page. Reproducible book, spiralbound, 160 pgs., with printable PDF on a Win/Mac CD, 2003.

Know the Code Cards illustrate 50 social behaviors in five easy-to-follow steps. Each card shows a skill with a relevant photo, lists sequential steps and suggests talking points. Use these oversized cards for 8 different games, role plays and individual cue cards. Two sets of 50 laminated 4″ x 6″ color cards with instructions.

Your students will love the Know the Code DVD! It presents social skills in a lively, story-based format. Includes six segments: A Day at School, Charles Gets Teased, Dion Scores, Kristi's First Day, Shana and the Secret, and Tameka and the Bully. Two engaging hosts analyze social skills for classroom discussion. 60 min., CC, with 24-page video guide, 2003.

Package includes cards, book and DVD. Components also sold separately.

Buy all and save!

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$128.00
AC-AU06

Straight Talk about Autism DVD
Childhood and Adolescent issues

This DVD features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. They examine the
key issues encountered during childhood and also adolescence. Childhood Issues covers the difficulty of getting an accurate diagnosis, parental acceptance of the disability, dealing with communication deficits and beginning school. Adolescent Issues features hypersensitivities, splinter skills, teasing, Circle of Friends programs, social skills, school-to-work transition and independent living.

DVD, 80 min., CC, 1999.

Also sold in the All About Autism DVD Series.

ISBN 1-57861-141-5

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$38.00

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