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Teacher-Parent Audiovisual Resources

Information on Autism/Asperger's, low functioning & difficult children, & dementia

Item #	Product Description	Photo	Price
AC-EBD06	ABCs of Emotional Disorder DVD Successfully integrate elementary and middle school EBD students into the educational mainstream Every school has kids with emotional and behavioral disorders. They can be bright, engaging and fun but are also difficult, disruptive and taxing for teachers and classmates alike. The ABCs of Emotional Behavioral Disorder outlines a best practice approach to successfully integrate elementary and middle school EBD students into the educational mainstream. The video features Bob Clasen, professor emeritus and Molly Kilkenny, special education teacher, as well as student portraits and family interviews. Segments include: Myths and misconceptions, searching for hidden strengths, Amanda'sstory, instructional strategies, and role plays to de-escalate and resolve conflict. The profile of eleven year-old Amanda puts theory into practice. She is charming but lonely, hard-working but struggling with grades and aware of her challenges yet optimistic about the future. DVD, 35 minutes, CC, 2004. Includes a PDF video workbook.  ISBN 1-57861-542-9		$38.00
AC-AP03	Andrew's Plan Andrew is a young man with a plan  an Individualized Education Plan. The team of instructional staff, Andrew and his family develop an IEP that reflects his educational needs as a 7th grader with autism. Covers statement of parental rights, present level of performance, setting and reviewing goals and all the steps involved in putting together an effective IEP. Great for inservices. Video, 17 min., CC, 2000.		$28.00
AC-DVD10 Details	All About Autism DVD Package 5 popular Autism videos in one money-saving package		$138.00
AC-AS06 Details	Asperger Syndrome DVD Strategies for staff and parents There has been an increase of diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome in recent years. This video looks at Asperger in general while focusing on 12-year-old Andrew. Includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children'sHospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. Andrew shows that with successful supports it'spossible to develop skills and behaviors appropriate for the classroom, while maintaining his unique personality. A thoroughly watchable and informative video, ideal for staff and parents. 17 min., CC, 2000. 1-57861-142-3		$38.00
AC-DT10	Dementia Caregivers' Training Package DVD A complete training program for new and experienced caregivers This package features two staff training DVDs (Alzheimer'sDisease and Straight Talk About Dementia) and a manual with reproducible handouts that reinforce the videos. A complete training program for new and experienced caregivers. The Alzheimer'sDisease manual and DVD were created by Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, who have worked with dementia patients and their families for over 25 years. Straight Talk About Dementia is a winner of the 2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award. Resources on Alzheimer'sDisease manual contains critical information, valuable assessment tools and an inservice handout on Alzheimer'sdisease that complements the DVDs. Includes a PDF on CD for easy printouts. Covered spiral bound book by Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, 89 pgs., includes Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2006. Alzheimer'sDisease DVD is a video-based teaching tool for professional caregivers. It has four sections: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Early, Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disability. Physical changes in the brain, cognitive capabilities and behavioral manifestations are covered. The program includes real family profiles, actors portraying common dementia behaviors and interviews with caregivers. 75 min. DVD, CC, 2006. Straight Talk About Dementia DVD features a series of interviews organized by topic, so you hear the straight stories directly from those who struggle with caregiving issues every day. Topics include: Ethical caregiving, enhancing communication, encouraging compliance, daily living activities, fundamentals like eating and bathing, and caregiver health. Interviews were compiled in the homes and offices of actual caregivers and form an easy-to-follow narrative, ideal for both support groups and training programs. Winner, 2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award. 45 min. DVD, CC, 2006.		$138.00
Book AC-ONB02 DVD AC-OND02 Book & DVD AC-ONBD02	One-on-One Working with low-functioning children One-on-One Book presents structured learning activities, step-by-step, for students who are non-compliant and who have minimal skills. For professionals and parents working with low-functioning children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Developed by author Marilyn Chassman, this program chronicles a five-year process of homeschooling her son Brian, a child with autism who exhibited very aggressive behaviors and did not communicate. The One-on-One manual provides over 30 structured learning activities, each presented step-by-step. All activities are illustrated and presented in detail so it's easy for you to recreate them at home or in the classroom. Chassman's approach focuses on breaking down each task to its basic components and then linking them together, one step at a time. Covers dealing with aggression, record keeping, communication, self-help, fine and gross motor skills and sensory toleration. Covered spiral bound book, 116 pgs., 1999. One-on-One DVD highlights teaching techniques as it follows Chassman working with her son over time. Watch how she breaks skills into small steps and how Brian develops skills and behaviors. DVD, 25 minutes, CC, 2000. Book and DVD available separately or together in a money-saving set. ISBN 1-57861-242-X		Book $38.00 DVD $0.00 Book & DVD $38.00
AC-WR16	School to Work DVDs Helps students with disabilities prepare for the world of work This unique series helps students with disabilities prepare for the world of work. All titles are closed captioned. Everybody'sWorking features success stories of five employees with disabilities: Larry took advantage of opportunities for advancement; Bob made innovations at the greenhouse; Maurice overcame skepticism to become a valued employee; Sue decided to pursue a new career. Each biography triggers discussion on important issues. DVD, 22 minutes, CC, 1997 It'sAll Part of the Job, a multiple award-winning DVD, features real life workers with developmental disabilities and their employers. Focuses on five important social skills needed to succeed on the job: Dress Right, Be on Time, Be Ready, Be a Team Member and Be Friendly. DVD, 21 minutes, CC, 1993. Getting There stresses independent and safe use of transportation methods and the importance of good social skills when out and about. Covers walking on community streets, taking a bus, understanding community signs  all within the context of a clever story line. DVD, 21 minutes, CC, 1993.		Book $78.00
AC-SD06	Straight Talk About Dementia DVD A caregiver's perspective This documentary explores issues on dementia important to both family and professional caregivers. The DVD features a series of interviews organized by topic, so you hear the straight stories directly from those who deal with caregiving issues every day. Topics include: Ethical caregiving, enhancing communication, encouraging compliance, daily living activities, fundamentals like eating and bathing, and caregiver health. The interviews were compiled over 18 months in the homes and offices of real caregivers. They're concisely edited to form an easy-to-follow narrative, ideal for both support groups and training programs. The all-too-real content does pack an emotional punch. DVD, 45 min., CC, 2006. ISBN 1-57861-579-8		$58.00
AC-VF06	Working with Hostile & Resistant Teens DVD or VHS Manage difficult students grades 7-12 in and outside the classroom Manage difficult students grades 7-2 in and outside the classroom. Working With Hostile and Resistant Teens provides school-tested anger management strategies developed by therapist Steven Campbell. Role plays with actual at risk teens acting out their own personal histories of aggressive and manipulative behavior bring scenarios to life. Campbell leads the role plays, then provides an analysis of each one showing viewers how to avoid being drawn into the   game triangle,  which consists of a victim, persecutor and rescuer. By avoiding the game, you reduce emotional content and are able to focus more clearly on the student'sbehavior. Working With Hostile and Resistant Teens was originally released in 1993 and reformatted for DVD in 2004. Two 45 min. VHS videos or one 90 min. DVD, each with a guide. ISBN 1-57861-536-4		$38.00 Format DVD VHS

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