Autism Society of PEI
Video Resource List
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A is for Autism
Autism/PDD is described in this video through firsthand accounts of a number of people with autism. They describe their own difficulties of perception both in words and drawings.
11 min.
2050
Vid-97
Location: ACL
Anxiety and Developmental Disorders
Anxiety and stress are often the cause of extreme behaviour problems for many individuals with developmental disabilities and mental handicaps. This workshop will explore the impact of mild to severe anxiety in the daily lives of people who face these challenges. It will also help parents, professionals and caregivers to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and to collect information which will help determine appropriate intervention strategies. Discussion and videotapes will focus on approaches that can help people of all ages, from preschoolers to adults to decrease their anxiety and gain control over their behaviour.
2hr. 30 min.
2211,2212
Vid-102
Location: ACL
Autism "Little Victories"
This video discusses the main criteria for a diagnosis of autism. Professionals give their views and parents share their experiences discovering that their child has autism and learning how to help. Children with autism of different ages in various environments are highlighted in this film.
28 min.
1543
ACL-Vid-73
PL-VID 618.92 AUT
Location: ACL, PL
Bancroft Deiscrete Trials Instruction
This tape describes the use of discrete trial instruction for children with autism who are using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs. It is part of a presentation in October, 1999 by Bobbi Kaeppler and Jon Gardiner of the Bancroft Newshealth Centre for Autsim Research and Education Services (CARES) in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
VID-155a, b
Location: ACL
Bancroft PECS Presentation
This video contains part 1 of a presentation on Picture Exchange Communication (PECS). This presentation was given in October 1999 by Bobbi Kaeppler of Bancroft Newshealth Centre of Autism Research and Education Services in Hadddonfield, New Jersey. It was part of a 3 day training session for parents of preschoolers newly diagnosed with Autism.
3864
Vid-152
Location: ACL
Bancroft PECS Presentation
This video contains part 2 of a presentation on Picture Exchange Communication (PECS). This presentation was given in October 1999 by Bobbi Kaeppler of Bancroft Newshealth Centre of Autism Research and Education Services in Hadddonfield, New Jersey. It was part of a 3 day training session for parents of preschoolers newly diagnosed with Autism.
3859
VID-153
Location: ACL
Behind The Glass Door .... Hanna's Story
This is the chronicle of a young couples struggle to rescue their daughter from the mysterious grip of Autism.
1 hr.
2475
Vid-147
Location: ACL
Being Friends
This video is suitable to show to preschool and elementary school children. It describes in a positive way some of the difficulties associated with autism. It also suggests ways that other children can be friends with a child with autism. Although this video refers specifically to autism, it could be used to encourage friendships for any child with any disability.
8.8 min.
Bar Code: 1397,1432
ACL Vid-45
PL 618.92 AUT
Location: ACL, PL
The Boy Who Turned Off
An intimate portrait of a family's struggle to cope with an autistic son. The film examines the effects of an endless cycle of successes and failures, the frustrations of seeking treatment for a problem that still eludes definition, and the painful uncertainty of what the future might bring. A powerful, thought-provoking film for anyone who seeks to understand autism or the disabled person's relations with family. National Film Board
27min
VID 618.82 BOY
Location: PL
Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism
1998
Based on the hands-on, how-to teachers and parents manual "Breakthroughs: How to reach students with Autism" by Karen Sewell.
VID 618.92 BRE
Location: PL
The Child Who Couldn't Play
This is the March 28, 1996 episode of The Nature of Things, CBC Television, describes the LOVAAS Method of intensive early intervention for children with Autism/PDD. It shows positive changes in children's behaviour and communication abilities when specific intervention strategies are consistently applied.
30 min.
Bar Code: 2043,2468
Vid-93
Location: ACL
Education of Ashleigh Davies: Education and Integration Autism
1993
Ashleigh is an autistic student integrated into an elementary school system. Her education is more than a nine to five affair, and this documentary shows her about to make the transition to high school.
30 min
VID 618.92 EDU
Location: PL
Enhancing Communication Skills (Angelman's Syndrome)
This video is of a seminar conducted by Stephen Calculator covering such subjects as integration, inclusion and facilitated communication with children who have Angelman's Syndrome.
90 min.
Bar Code: 1805
Vid-86
Location: ACL
Everyone Has Something to Say
A brief history and explanation of facilitated communication is provided. The video highlights Jowonio, a private integrated preschool in Syracuse where students who are considered typical, learn with students who have a disability . It demonstrates how facilitated communication allows everyone to learn in a school environment that emphasizes community.
6.5 min.
Bar Code: 1389
Vid-37
Location: ACL
"Every Step of the Way" Toward Independent Communication
This is a training video and documentary of individuals working toward independent typing, demonstrating their progress and sharing their thoughts on what helps them succeed. Luch Harrison and Larry Bissonnette each demonstrate how they can now type with a supportive hand on the shoulder; Kelvin Washington shows a strategy for finding the initial minimal level of support a person needs to type; and Sharisa Kochmeister demonstrates that it is possible to progress from hand and wrist support to typing the no physical support at all.
20 min.
Bar Code: 1419
Vid-66
Location: ACL