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Child with Autism Spectrum DisorderChild Development Media » Health and Disability » Child with Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism is a developmental disorder, affecting children at a young age and casting a shadow between him and the people around him. Autism affects a child’s ability to relate to others, including parents and loved ones, creating a shell around his personality and his ability to respond to others. The earlier the condition is identified, the greater the options are for treatment. The materials in this section offer information and insight into Autism Spectrum Disorders and how their symptoms manifest in children. An excellent collection of resources for parents and professionals seeking additional information and history on autism, these titles can offer knowledge, wisdom, and hope to parents and families with autistic children.  The four young children in this video are under 30 months and all have a diagnosis of autism. Behaviors characteristic of autism are demonstrated by the children in this video. The video underscores the importance of early identification and intervention for children and their families. Available on DVD and VHS formats.
 This comprehensive encyclopedia on autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders includes more than 500 terms, alphabetically listed and clearly defined.
 In this video educational psychologist and author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents an overview of autism spectrum disorders. Available in DVD and VHS
 This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
 The authors examine clinical vignettes, research findings, methodological considerations, and historical accounts of children with autism through the lens of developmental psychopathology
 The video describes components of The Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a subtitle of the Children’s Health Act of 2000. Includes: VHS
 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.
 This video (original BBC broadcast title: I’m Not Stupid) examines people who lack a small piece of their frontal cortex and suffer from a mild form of autism. Includes: VHS
 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.
 This video features professionals and parents describing specific techniques that have worked for them in guiding and teaching children with Asperger Syndrome in class settings that range from elementary through high school. Includes: VHS and DVD
 The video covers parental concerns, present level of performance, setting and reviewing goals, and many other steps involved in putting together an effective IEP. Includes: VHS
 This book will help practitioners and parents understand and treat young children diagnosed with various disorders such as Multisystem Developmental Disorder (MSDD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Autistic Disorder
 In this video series, Dr. Barry Prizant presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enhance communication and socio-emotional abilities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related disorders. Includes: VHS and booklet
 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.
 This video provides on overview of autism, autism research, and intervention. Available on DVD and VHS
 This comprehensive video and book set discusses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides methods for assessing the needs of children who have autism, aspergers, and other disorders. Includes: 3 books and 3 VHS or DVD formats
 This video is about the how child development is impacted by sensory issues, and it also discusses how certain sensory-rich settings can affect the growth of regular kids and children with disabilities.
 This presentation examines symptoms of pre-autism, the methods devised in the last twenty-five years to encourage the development, and an individual case of autism intervention.
 In precise case studies, Danon-Boileau describes the situations he has confronted in his work with children with communication and language disorders and traces the causes of changes in children when they happen.
 An honest and intimate look into the daily lives of two preschool children with autism/PDD. This program illuminates the challenges faced by parents of difficult children. Available in VHS format only.
 This presentation explores the initial results from a retrospective video study assessing child and parent purposeful social-emotional initiations and responses collected across four time points from children under 15 months.
 This presentation, by Sandra Maestro and Filippo Muratori, provides a brief history of the research and methodology for treating autism in infancy based on the retrospective analysis of home movies.
 The younger the child, the more difficult it is to spot signs of communication disorders. This presentation discusses observing posture, parental behavior, and the infant-mother interaction.
 As cases of autism continue to rise worldwide the successful DIR/Floortime approach, described in this book by Drs Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, is producing very promising results that could one day stem the tide against this dread disorder.
 The presentation examines the issues facing the family and the clinician in providing sensitive intervention that addresses the problem of early identification as well as the interplay between constitutional factors and certain specifics of caregiving.
 The Mifne Center introduced the concept of total integration of the autistic or special child into mainstream schools in Israel, and has accumulated many years of experience in the process.
 ECO II is a video demonstration of adult communication styles that help children communicate. Available in DVD.
 Authorities of clinical work with emotional and developmental challenges in the early years of life show how to use their systematic approach, the DIR (Developmental, Individual-Differences, Relationship-Based) model, to treat young children with emotional and developmental problems.
 In this presentation Lonnie Zwaigenbaum and Shelley Mitchell review the initial findings of baby sibs studies of over 100 younger siblings of children with autism who have been followed from infancy to age 3-4 years.
 Stella Acquarone began her pioneering career as a child psychotherapist and this book is based upon her observations and treatment of over 3,500 parents and their infants throughout several decades.
 This presentation examines The Mifne Method, developed in 1987, an early-autism-intervention program of direct individual and family therapy for infants and toddlers who are diagnosed with autism.
 This unique event included experts from around the world who came together to present the latest research on recognition of autism in the first year of life and strategies for early intervention.
 The focus is on the family value of inclusion in family life and in education, the differences in parents' roles in child-rearing, support from sister and friend in providing care, family attitudes toward diagnosis of autism and confronting attitudes within Latino culture toward children with special needs. Available in DVD and VHS formats.
 This book presents recent advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children.
 This video identifies the contributions of Dr. Anni Bergman to the separation-individuation theory developed by Margaret Mahler and to psychoanalytic therapy of children with serious attachment disorders. VHS or DVD. CEUs available.
 This book explores strategies to develop and support opportunities that help children initiate and maintain successful peer interaction.
 Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, authors of this book, provide a step-by-step approach to developmental challenges faced by young children and their families based on the unique profile of each child.
 This book gives a wide variety of effective inclusive practices that cater to the needs of children with disabilities that range from autism to visual impairments.
 This tape includes unedited excerpts from conversations with 5 diverse families that demonstrate communication strategies helpful in joining with a family and building a collaborative partnership. Available in DVD and VHS formats.
 This book offers step-by-step instructions for helping children with disabilities get the rest they need.
 This presentation includes all families in the Listen to Family Series with their family consultants. The consultants demonstrate strategies to engage families in conversations about their strengths as well as their problems. Available in DVD and VHS formats.
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