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    The Autism Encyclopedia
    This comprehensive encyclopedia on autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders includes more than 500 terms, alphabetically listed and clearly defined.


    Autism Spectrum Disorders
    In this video educational psychologist and author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents an overview of autism spectrum disorders. Available in DVD and VHS


    Autism Spectrum Disorders
    This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).


    Asperger Syndrome: Living Outside the Bell Curve
    This video looks at Asperger in general while focusing on 12-year old Andrew. Andrew, a youth with AS, shows that with the right kind of support it is possible to develop skills and behavior appropriate for the classroom while maintaining one's unique personality. Available in VHS and DVD.


    Asperger Syndrome
    This book brings together scholars and practitioners to offer a definitive statement of what is currently known about Asperger syndrome (AS) and to highlight promising leads in research and clinical practice. Detailed attention is given to practical issues related to assessment and treatment.


    Nutrition
    In this video the nutritional needs and choices of the growing child are integrated with the stages of development from conception through adolescence. The role of the family, nutritional concerns and influences are explored. Available in DVD and VHS formats.


    Functional Vision: Learning to Look
    This video shows examples of what it is like to see with different visual impairments covers information parents and educators need to know about visual skills. Available on DVD and VHS. Choose from English and Spanish language.



    Prenatal Diagnosis
    This video gives an overview of six prenatal tests including the risks, limitations, and indications. The tests included are Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein, Triple Screen, Prenatal Ultrasound, Amniocentesis, Chorionic Vilkus Sampling and Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling. Available in VHS format only.


    Feeding and Swallowing Video Series (set)
    This series of seven videotapes was developed to provide unique learning and teaching opportunities for both professionals and parents when dealing with basic concepts and effective treatment strategies associated with feeding and swallowing problems. Available in VHS format only.


    Medical Issues Impacting Feeding & Swallowing
    This tape concentrates on two particular problems; gastroesophageal reflex and aspiration. Indicators of these problems, diagnosis of these problems and some of the methods used for managing these problems are discussed. Available in VHS format only.


    A.D.D. - Stepping Out of the Dark
    Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) is a highly misunderstood neurological disorder which may result in major social problems for children and adults. This video allows the viewer to feel the frustration, the lack of attention and the confusion of A.D.D. Available in VHS format only.


    ADHD-What Do We Know?
    This program is presented by Russell A. Barkley who reviews all the basic issues surrounding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He outlines the causes and prevalence of ADHD, the ways that children with ADHD behave, other conditions that may accompany ADHD, and the long-term prospects for children with this diagnosis. Includes: VHS


    ADHD-What Can We Do?
    This program presents strategies for managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at home and in the classroom. Parents and teacher are introduced to a variety of effective techniques. Includes: VHS


    Functional Vision: Learning to See
    This video uses classroom examples to help explain how teachers can help children with visual impairments. It was developed to help educators and parents understand how children see and how children with visual impairments use their vision to learn. Available on VHS or DVD. Languages available: English and Spanish.


    Vision Tests for Infants
    In this video a pediatric optometrist demonstrates a comprehensive battery of vision tests that are appropriate for infants under 12 months of age. Includes: VHS or DVD


    My Mom Has Breast Cancer: A Guide for Families
    This tape includes commentary by clinical psychologist H. Elizabeth King, Ph.D. plus interviews with several mothers who have survived breast cancer, and their children. Dr King, herself a breast cancer survivor and mother, offers an honest and empathetic approach to the challenges of families sharing the diagnosis as well as handling the treatment and helping children cope. Available on VHS and DVD.


    Kids and Food
    This video explores both the nutritional and psychological problems of feeding children. Available on VHS and DVD


    Managed Care Maze: What About the Children?
    This video follows several culturally diverse families as they negotiate their health care systems. The families learn to advocate for themselves and together with their doctors they solve problems and develop strategies for dealing with complex health care systems.



    Circumcision? Intact Facts
    This program espouses the views of those who feel circumcision is genital mutilation and a choice best left to the individual boy involved when he is grown. Includes: VHS


    A New Look at ADHD
    This video provides an accessible introduction to Russell A. Barkley's influential theory of the nature and causes of ADHD. Includes: VHS


    Johns Not Mad: Tourette Syndrome
    This video is a documentary portrait of an adolescent who suffers from an extremely severe case of Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder causes him to make involuntary sounds, including a constant stream of profanity. Available on VHS and DVD.


    Children with Disabilities
    Along with extensive coverage of genetics, heredity, pre- and postnatal development, specific disabilities, family roles, and intervention, The fifth edition of this book features new chapters on substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, behavior management, transitions to adulthood, and health care in the 21st century.


    Every Child Can Learn
    The book and CD/ROM with video, was written and developed by early intervention specialists who have worked for over 30 years with children of all ages with learning difficulties. Based on their extensive experience they focus on the potential of children, what they can do rather than cannot do.



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