THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS

Intricate Minds III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently NEW!
Interviews with elementary school students who have conditions that sometimes cause them to act differently than their classmates. Designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce harassment, bullying and isolation. (This is a version of Intricate Minds II designed to cover more conditions.) Grades 3 to 6.

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Straight talk about Autism:
These two videos, now also available on DVD, feature 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. Videos are 40 min. each; DVD is 80 min., CC, 1999.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders:
In this video, educational psychologist and author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents a comprehensive overview of autism spectrum disorders. Her developmental perspective covers major issue areas: Cognitive style, diagnostic characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and challenging behaviors. 39 min., CC, 2001.