By Nick Dubin & Gail Hawkins
People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can find it difficult to work in an environment that involves socialization with colleagues or a lack of routine. However, Asperger Syndrome and Employment shows how success in the workplace is possible with perseverance and with the right supports and strategies in place.
In this insightful presentation, Dr. Tony Attwood describes the unique challenges of women and girls with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
People with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, gait, coordination and sensory integration. The mind/body exercises in this DVD enable young people with AS to improve these skills, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence.
It doesn't take long to see that Temple Grandin, the main character in this eponymous HBO movie, is, well, different--she (in the person of Claire Danes, who plays her) tells us before the credits start that she's "not like other people."
Whether you’re a curious parent or a seasoned psychologist, this DVD is a perfect introduction to Asperger’s Syndrome.
In this second installment of Dr. Tony Attwood's popular DVD series, Tony gives teachers great advice on how to effectively manage a classroom that includes students with Asperger's.
Practical solutions for day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families.
If you have difficulty understanding what you and those around you are feeling, the world can be a confusing and frustrating place.
Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee created the user-friendly social curriculum Navigating the Social World for her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s at age ten. Since then, it has become a staple for parents and educators.
Bullying is a serious problem in schools and children on the autism spectrum are particularly at risk of being victimized if they display "different" behavior, such as not understanding rules, having bad handwriting or flapping their hands. The DVD outlines practical strategies for parents, professionals, schools, and individuals being bullied on how to prevent bullying.
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.
This 30-minute film, presented in documentary style, spotlights young people with AS as they talk about their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. The content is designed to help young people with AS understand their diagnosis, the positive aspects that accompany it, as well as think about when to disclose their diagnosis to others.
