27 media results found for 'autism'
As the number of students on the autism spectrum attending college steadily climbs, schools and students alike are trying to figure out how to manage the unique challenges experienced by this community. Getting accepted is often easy enough, but o...Read More
What is autism? Families share their answers to this question. They also invite the viewer into their daily lives and offer advice to other families with children who are autistic. This documentary disproves many misconceptions associated with aut...Read More
Follows the participation of seven Asperger's children as they create films, poems, paintings and music, with encouragement from the teacher and stimulated by interaction with one another. Revealing moments in the children's private lives and cand...Read More
The video "Against the Odds: Unlocking Autism" from the "Against the Odds" series explores the challenges and triumphs of raising children with autism, highlighting the case of Claude, a nonverbal and severely autistic child, and his family. Prese...Read More
For years, Emma's intelligence was continually underestimated as she struggled to communicate her feelings, needs, and fears to her friends and family. But for the first time in her life, her true voice is finally heard when she begins typing. Thr...Read More
Features Marilyn Chassman and her autistic son Brian, as she explains strategies from her One-on-One teaching program which she developed to help him learn. These strategies for working with low-functioning children with autism and other developme...Read More
Autism, a neurological disorder, affects as many as 1 in 150 children in the United States. Follows six families with autistic children for two years. Features the Eden II School for Autistic Children in Staten Island, New York. Interviews parents...Read More
Before a young Doberman Pinscher can become the best friend of a little boy with Autism, Brandon must make sure the dog has the right temperament and training. Brandon hopes the dog will make a good companion and assist him in daily life. Part of ...Read More
Sydnee is the mom of twin 11-year-old boys Jake and Ian. When the boys were younger, she noticed that Ian was not developing as fast as his brother. Ian was diagnosed with autism. In this episode, the Jorgl family shares their story and highlights...Read More
With support from the National Science Foundation, mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren at Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, built around state-of-the-art ...Read More
The video titled "Mental Well-Being: Autism Spectrum Disorder" introduces DeMarco, a young person diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). DeMarco shares personal experiences highlighting the diversity of autism and emphasizing the uniquenes...Read More
Follows the Shepard family for five years as they struggle to raise their child, Hannah, who was diagnosed with autism at age two. Records the process of reaching one autistic child through an intensive program of therapy supported by committed pa...Read More
Daniel meets a new friend Max, who is autistic. Daniel learns what he can do when Max needs more time to get comfortable and more space to play in his own way. In the next segment, Daniel is at Chime Time with his new friend Max. When Max is overw...Read More
This documentary chronicles the story of a mother's journey to create and sustain a non-profit organization for autistic children. Crys Worley is the mother of an autistic son, Sasha. While she has health struggles of her own, she starts A. Skate ...Read More
Since sharing his own autism diagnosis with the world, naturalist and presenter Chris Packham has been flooded with letters and emails from other individual with autism who are frustrated that their friends, families, and coworkers don’t understan...Read More
Since sharing his own autism diagnosis with the world, naturalist and presenter Chris Packham has been flooded with letters and emails from other individual with autism who are frustrated that their friends, families, and coworkers don’t understan...Read More
A coming-of-age story focused on Terrence (aka T-Man), a 26-year-old Black man with high functioning autism who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Curious and earnest, but living with the realities of existing on the spectrum, he has lived with h...Read More
"Episode 2102" of "Teen Kids News" explores themes of neurodiversity, focusing on the groundbreaking TV series "A Kind of Spark." The show highlights the journey of an autistic teen named Addie, played by actor Lola Blue, who is also autistic. Thi...Read More
The video "Against the Odds: Salem Foxx Ballet Boy" presents the inspiring journey of Salem Foxx, a 14-year-old passionate about ballet despite having Asperger's syndrome. Salem's story highlights the power of resilience and dedication in achievin...Read More
This episode of "Teen Kids News" highlights inspiring stories and educational segments. The main feature is about Alexandra Scott, a young girl known for her courageous battle against neuroblastoma and her remarkable effort to raise awareness for ...Read More
This episode of "Teen Kids News" explores essential advice on early preparation for college admissions and features insights from experts like college prep coach Jason Ma. Ma and admissions dean Mae Brown emphasize starting as early as sixth grade...Read More
By teaming up with top filmmakers, graphic designers, animators, and musicians, Chris Packham helps a group of people with autism create short films to reveal to their family and friends how they're truly feeling inside.
This segment highlights how behavioral science is shedding light on conditions such as depression, chronic stress, schizophrenia, and autism. Part of the "Behavioral Science" series. Please note this title contains mature themes.
This educational series focuses on enhancing the mental well-being of school-aged children by developing emotional intelligence, resilience, and a growth mindset. Through relatable narrators, children learn to recognize, understand, and express th...Read More
Nick George, a young man with Asperger's syndrome, shares his experiences of being bullied at school. Tony Bartoli lives with cerebral palsy and describes being pushed down emotionally and physically. Stuart discovered that his son Akian, an eleme...Read More
The video titled "The Edge of Wonder: The Human Microbiome" explores the critical role of the human microbiome in health and disease. This vast collection of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, influences everything from digest...Read More
