Asperger Syndrome Living Outside the Bell Curve (XAS Asper 2008) This DVD looks at Asperger students in general and focuses on 12 year old Andrew. Dr. Tina Lyama explains the causes, symptoms, and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Tag: ASD awareness
Asperger’s Difference
Asperger’s Difference (DVD) by Center for Spectrum Services. (XAS Asper 2009) Asperger’s Difference is a thirty minute documentary following a middle school, high school, and college student living with AS. This documentary is aimed at other students with AS and acknowledges that although many of these students will face challenges they also possess unique and […]
INTRICATE MINDS III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently
INTRICATE MINDS III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently by Jessie Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD) (XAS Intri 2006III) This DVD includes interviews with boys and girls aged 8 through 12 who describe what it’s like to have conditions that make them act differently at school. It can help classmates avoid the trap of […]
INTRICATE MINDS II: Understanding Elementary School Classmates With Asperger Syndrome
INTRICATE MINDS II: Understanding Elementary School Classmates With Asperger Syndrome by Jessie Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD) (XAS Intri 2006II) This DVD includes interviews with boys and girls aged 8 through 12 who describe what it’s like to have Asperger Syndrome. They reveal some of the positive qualities classmates will find if they take the […]
INTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome
INTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome by Drew Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD). (XAS Intri 2005) Candid interviews with teenagers designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce harassment and bullying. This innovative program takes viewers “inside” AS, with demonstrations to help them see things from the point of view of teens with […]
Asperger’s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models
Asperger’s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models by Norm Ledgin, Temple Grandin, and Marsha M. Ledgin. (XAS Lendgi 2002) The author examines the evidence of Asperger’s Syndrome in some of history’s most famous men and women and shows how, despite their apparent challenges, each made an immeasurable contribution to the world. Pp. […]
Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome
Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome: Fast Facts–A Guide for Teachers and Educators to Address the Needs of the Student by Emily Burrows and Sheila Wagner. (XAS Burro 2004) This book is a guide for teachers and educators to address the needs of the student. Pp. 29. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room […]
Can I tell you about Asperger’s Syndrome?
Can I tell you about Asperger’s Syndrome? Jude Welton, Elizabeth Newson, and Jane Telford. (XBC Welto 2004) In this book, Adam, a young boy with AS, writes about the syndrome from his own perspective. He describes the symptoms of AS and helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child who has the syndrome. Pp. […]
Normal People Scare Me
Normal People Scare Me (XAD Norma 2006) In the film, Cross offers a quirky and refreshing interview style as he asks questions including: “Do you like being autistic?”; “What do you want to be when you grow up?”; and Have you been teased? Interviews with over 65 individuals offer powerful, poignant insight to the joys […]