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Activating Communication Therapy

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.2442

Publisher Elmhurst, Ill. : Center for Speech and Language Disorders, [199-?]

1 VHS (16 min.)

Autistic children -- Education

Asperger Syndrome: Living outside the Bell Curve

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.6964

Publisher Verona, Wisc. : IEP Resources, c2001
1 VHS (17 min.)
"In recent years schools have seen a marked increase of diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome. This video looks at Asperger students in general and focuses in 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 causes of, symptoms of, and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. Andrew shows that with appropriate supports it's possible to flourish outside the accepted social and educational bell curve" -- container.

Asperger's syndrome
Autism
Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Autism

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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 1992, c199

Series: The Doctor is In

Explores the world of autism through the experiences of a 44-year-old teacher, Temple Grandin. She grew up autistic, but later overcame the handicap to earn a Ph. D. Shows how new medicines and computer technology are helping victims of autism.

Autism
People with mental disabilities
Grandin, Temple
Autism -- Diagnosis
Developmental disabilities

Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis: To Find the Words
Media Resources DVD 4433

Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2004
1 videodisc (22 minutes)
Research has shown that some children with autism who are enrolled in a curriculum of applied behavioral analysis at a young enough age can be mainstreamed right into the public school system. This ABC News program profiles two children with autism who receive this intensive and, to some, controversial form of therapy.

Autistic children -- Behavior modification
Autism in children -- Treatment
Educational television programs
Nonfiction films, videos, tv programs

Autism: Breaking Through

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.1967

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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, [1988]

1 VHS (26 min.) 

Japanese non-drug and music therapy for autistic children as applied to autistic children in the West.

            Autism 

            Autistic children -- Education  

Autism: The Child Who Couldn't Play 

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.5327

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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1996

1 VHS (47 min.)

Series: The Nature of Things 

This program presents an overview of autism and an update on the latest research in its treatment, with an demonstration of techniques used at the Princeton Child Development Institute.

            Autism 

            Autistic children -- Education  

Autism: Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatments

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.7387

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Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2002]

1 VHS (53 min.)
Built around several case studies, this program discusses high- and low-functioning autism; illustrates structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains; considers genetics, neurological diseases, and immune system anomalies as possible contributory factors; and discusses associated conditions, such as mental retardation, epilepsy, and echolalia.

Autism
Autism -- Diagnosis

Autism: Equipment Turn-ons for Adapted Physical Education
JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.9139

Publisher Ames, IA : Championship Productions, c2004
1 VHS (46 min.)

Physical education for people with disabilities
Autistic children -- Education

Autism in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know

JMU East Campus Library DVD 3098

Cicero, NY : Distributed by Program Development Associates, c2003

1 videodisc (16 min.)

Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities that affect children in many different and unique ways. Many teachers have not been taught about autism and what special care may be needed to help children with this disability. This program is designed by teachers and parents with autistic children and autistic children in their facilities and features a short interview with Dr. Bernard Rimland, Founder of the Autism Research Institute, author and noted expert on autism. Dr. Rimland was the technical director of the movie "Rainman" featuring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise.

Autistic children -- Education

Autism in children

Autism

Autism, the Musical

Media Resources DVD 4230

New York: Docurama Films : Distributed by New Video, c2008
1 DVD (ca. 93 min.) + 1 companion guide (6 p.)
Profiles five children with autism, their parents, and acting coach Elaine Hill as they take on the enterprise of a full-length stage production.

Hill, Elaine
Autistic children -- Rehabilitation -- Case studies
Autistic children -- Family relationships
Autism in children
Arts -- Therapeutic use
Musicals -- Production and direction

Autism: The Road Back

JMU Media Resources DVD 3494

Ontario: ONF/NFB, 2005 Knowledge Network

1 DVD-R (55 min.)
Explores the assessment, diagnosis, and options of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Autism in children
Asperger's syndrome
Autistic children -- Services for
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Services for

Autism: A World Apart

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.5166

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Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1995

1 VHS (52 min.)  

Features two children aged four and six and an 18-year old who are autistic; shows strain placed on their families and how special education can help the children and their families.

            Autistic children -- Family relationships

            Autistic children -- Education

Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.7455

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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2001
1 VHS (22 minutes)

Autistic children -- Behavior modification
Autism in children -- Treatment

Autism and the New Law: Resources for Treatment, Hope for a Cure

JMU Media Resources & East Campus Videotape no.7707 c1. and c.2

Fair Haven, NJ : Edvantage Media ; Cicero, NY : Distributed by Program Development Associates, [2001]

1 VHS (30 min.)

Designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals better understand autism or similar diagnosis such as Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. Learn about components of The Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a subtitle of the Children's Health Act of 2000. This law was passed to find more effective treatments and even a cure for autism.

  Autism in children

            Autism in children -- Law and legislation -- United States

            United States. Children's Health Act of 2000  

            Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act

Autism Perspectives

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.6609

Peoria, Ill. : Continuing Education Programs of America, [1995?]
1 VHS (57 min.)
In an informal discussion, particpants share their views on the diagnosis and treatment of autism.

Autism -- Diagnosis
Autism -- Treatment

Autism Spectrum Disorders

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.6968

Verona, WI : IEP Resources : Attainment Co., Inc., c2002

1 VHS (ca. 39 min.)
Educational psychologist and author Glenis Benson covers major issue areas: Cognitive style, diagnostic characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and challenging behaviors.

Autism in children

Autistic children -- Education

Autism Spectrum Disorders & the SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach
JMU East Campus Library Videotape no. 9143 - 9145

Port Chester, NY : National Professional Resources, Inc., c2004
3 VHS (106 min.) + 1 guide booklet (21 p.)
"SCERTS" refers to the core components of the model: Social Communication (SC), Emotional Regulation (ER), and Transactional Supports (TS). This multidisciplinary, research-based model was developed by a multidisciplinary team including Barry Prizant, Amy Wetherby, Emily Rubin, Amy Laurent and Patrick Rydell. This video series provides an overview of the SCERTS model and demonstrates its application in classroom, community, and home environments for children in early intervention through the primary school grades.

Autism in children
Autistic children -- Rehabilitation
Developmental disabilities
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Educational videos

Beautiful Minds. Part III, A Little Matter of Gender
JMU East Campus Library DVD 3188

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2006]
1 DVD-R (53 min.)
As scientists continue to investigate differences between the male and female brain, the special characteristics of autistics and savants take on increased importance. This program describes the latest research in that area, shedding light on the role of testosterone, fetal development, evolutionary factors, and the notable lack of romantic and sexual bonding among the autistic.

Savants (Savant syndrome)
Savant syndrome
Autism

Behavior Disorders of Childhood

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.7638

S. Burlington, VT : Annenberg/CPB Collection, c1992
1 VHS (60 min.)
Visits families of youngsters with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and autism. In addition, experts in child development and psychology discuss how to differentiate abnormal behavior from developmental stages.

Behavior disorders in children
Separation anxiety in children
Autism
Conduct disorders in children
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism

JMU East Campus Library    DVD 1256

Verona, WI : Attainment Co., c2002   

1 DVD (25 min.) + 1 manual (243 p.)

Karen Sewell, a special education teacher, displays her experience in dealing with autistic children by working successfully with a 3-year-old girl.

            Autistic children 

            Autism in children 

            Autism -- Case studies 

            Autism in children -- Case studies 

Breaking the Silence Barrier

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.5326
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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1996
1 VHS (56 min.)

Series: People in Motion; pt. 2
Reports on creative technologies that are being used to help people with autism, traumatic brain injuries, and learning and speech disabilities.

People with disabilities -- Rehabilitation
Learning disabled -- Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation technology
Autism
Speech disorders
Brain damage

Children in Crisis

JMU Media Resources DVD 1659

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2004
1 DVD (46 min.)
Shows the struggles of families with children who have mental or behavioral disorders such as autism, ADHD, or other diagnoses. Therapists from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Center for Child Development and Research discuss ways these families can achieve a satisfactory family life.

Children with disabilities -- Family relationships
Children with disabilities -- Treatment
Behavior disorders in children

Finding the Words: Case Studies in Autism Treatment (2005)

Jake and Andrew are two young boys with autism. Diagnosed in preschool, they have been undergoing applied behavioral analysis for several years now, with mixed results. This two-part series from ABC News examines their progress while discussing the benefits and apparent limits of ABA. 2-part series, 22 minutes each.
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Lessons in Diagnosis and Observation: The Marschak Interaction Method

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.5976

Wilmette, IL : Theraplay Institute, [199-?]
1 VHS (30 min.) + 1 observation booklet
Observes the interaction between a mother and her preschool son with autism

Play therapy
Child psychotherapy
Parent and child

A Little Matter of Gender: Developmental Differences among Savants (2006)

See above: Beautiful Minds. Part III.

Making Contact: Sensory Integration and Autism

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.6608

Peoria, Ill. : Continuing Education Programs of America, c1993
1 VHS (26 min.) + viewer's manual
The first section is designed to introduce viewers to the basic concepts of sensory integration, autism, and how sensory integrative concepts are applied to understanding and teaching children with autism. The second section is designed to show how a multidisciplinary team can use sensory integrative principles throughout the school day to achieve learning, social and therapy goals.

Sensorimotor integration
Autistic children

Making Sense of Autism Treatment Research
East Campus Library Videotape no.9163

Kalamazoo, Mich.: Association for Behavior Analysis, 2003
1 VHS (65 min.)
Program presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis 29th Annual Convention. This tutorial provides parents and professionals with an overview of current treatments for autism and the background needed to make informed treatment decisions for children.

Autism in children -- Treatment

Measuring Success in Treatment for Autism

Media Resources DVD 4434

Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2006
1 videodisc (22 minutes)
Series: Finding the Words
Brings viewers up to date on two boys profiled on an ABC News special, Autism and applied behavioral analysis. Explores the financial expense of ABA therapy, the benefits, and the frustrations with the limited success.

Autistic children -- Behavior modification
Autism in children -- Treatment
Autistic children -- Rehabilitation
Behavior therapy for children
Educational television programs
Nonfiction films, videos, tv programs

The Mind Traveller

JMU Media Resources DVD 1568-1573

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Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, 2003, c1998
6 DVD (50 min. ea.)
In this six-part program neurologist/author Oliver Sacks applies his broad cultural and scientific knowledge to a variety of individuals who among them suffer from congenital colorblindness, autism, Guam disease, and Tourette's, Usher, and Williams syndromes. Contents: [1.] Poison in paradise: Guam disease -- [2.] Shane: Tourette's syndrome -- [3.] Island of the colorblind: monochromatism -- [4.] Rage for order: autism -- [5.] The ragin' Cajun: Usher syndrome -- [6.] Don't be shy, Mr. Sacks: Williams syndrome.

Neurology
Tourette syndrome
Usher's syndrome
Williams syndrome
Autism
Color blindness

Mozart and the Whale

Media Resources DVD 4252

Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2006]
1 DVD (ca. 94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Donald and Isabelle have a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. Donald, a good-natured but hapless cab driver has a knack for numbers. He falls head over heals in love with the beautiful but complex Isabelle when she joins the autism support group he leads -- container.

Asperger's syndrome -- Drama
Taxicab drivers -- Drama
Self-help groups -- Drama
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Feature films
Romantic comedy films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Our Fight: Parents Tell it Like it Is

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.6686

Greenfield, MA : Deerfield Valley Publishing, c1999

1 videocassette (90 min.)

Parents explain some of the difficulties involved and describe some effective techniques for raising children with emotional, mental, and behavioral disabilities and disorders.

Behavior disorders in children
Emotional problems of children
Autism in children

The Invisible Wall

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.7392

Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2001
1 VHS (52 min.)

Series: Fires of the Mind
This program delves into the physiology of autism, a pervasive developmental disorder of the brain that can cause severe deficits in the areas of cognition, communication, socialization, and play. Computer animation reveals the impact of autism on the language center and other parts of the brain, while case studies demonstrate interventions being used to help people with autism live fuller lives. Interviews with Ivar Lovaas, Temple Grandin, and a variety of therapists are featured.

Autism

Rage for Order

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.6221

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1998

1 VHS (50 min.)

Series: The Mind Traveller
The life of someone with autism, which is characterized by abnormal social interaction combined with an inability to easily communicate, is often filled with obsessions and unpredictable outbursts. In this program, neurologist/author Oliver Sacks meets Jessica Park and tells her story--an encounter that offers profound insights into the nature of this chronic disability and its impact on human relationships. With her parents, Dr. Sacks investigates past efforts to define and understand this mysterious condition. In addition, he explores the biological basis of autism with Dr. Eric Courchesne, neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego.

Autism

Straight Talk about Autism: Childhood Issues

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.6892

Publisher Verona, WI : Attainment Co. : distributed by Program Development Associates, c1999
1 VHS (41 min.)
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the diagnoses of autism among students. This program offers insight for parents and educators on how to work together during a child's formative years to identify hypersensitivities, to build acceptance for the autistic behavior among a child's peers, and to maximize opportunities for building communication and social skills.

Autism
Autistic children -- Family relationships
Parent and child
Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Straight Talk about Autism: With Parents and Kids

JMU Media Resources DVD 3064

Verona, WI : Attainment Co., 2002

1 videodisc DVD (83 min.)
Contents pt. 1. Childhood issues -- pt. 2 Adult issues
This two-part videorecording features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. They examine the key issues encountered during childhood and 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

Autism
Autism -- Treatment

Struggling with Life : Asperger's Syndrome

JMU Media Resources DVD no. 3064

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Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2003

1 DVD (14 min.)
Originally broadcast in 2000 as a segment of the program Primetime Thursday. In this program ABC News correspondent Jay Schadler reports on the neurological disorder Asperger's syndrome, which makes normal interactions with peers almost impossible for affected children. Studies conducted by Yale University's Fred Volkmar shed light on both the compulsive fixations and the difficulties in comprehending facial expressions that characterize Asperger's patients.

Asperger's syndrome
Asperger's syndrome -- Case studies
Autism in children

Today's Man

JMU Media Resources DVD 4186

New York : Orchard Pictures, 2006
1 DVD-R (55 min.)
A sister's search to understand her brother's strange and extraordinary life. Today's Man tells the story of Nicky Gottlieb, who has grown from a genius child into a young man who doesn't quite fit in the world. At the age of 21 he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high functioning form of autism. The film follows Nicky as he struggles to leave the safety of his family's home and find his place in the world. It is both a personal exploration of a family drama, and a broader effort to understand this fascinating, mysterious disorder.

Gottlieb, Nicky
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Biography
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships

Understanding Asperger's

JMU East Campus Library Videotape no.6893

Keene, NH : L. Baker, L. Welkowitz, c2000
1 VHS (27 min.)
Interviews with children and young adults who have Asperger's syndrome and with their parents.

Asperger's syndrome
Documentary films