33 media results found for 'autism'
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
Discusses issues parents and children with autism face in childhood and adolescence. The childhood segment covers the difficulty of getting an accurate diagnosis, parental acceptance of the disability, dealing with communication deficits, and begi...Read More
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
Features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Examines key issues encountered during childhood. Covers: first signs of autistic behavior, the difficulty of getting an accurate diagnosis, parental acceptance of the disability (grief ...Read More
Features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Examines key issues encountered during adolescence. Covers: teasing, socialization and making friends, social group, Circle of Friends program, and independent living. Concludes with kid...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
The actors from "A Kind of Spark," who are autistic, discuss the importance of having representative actors. The series features a teen who is autistic as she finds her voice and lets her light shine while uncovering a mystery. The actors also tal...Read More
Lola Rabbit is just like other little rabbits, but she sees the world differently. Lola is autistic. This means that sometimes Lola becomes afraid and upset when she hears loud noises, and Lola’s classmates don’t understand her behaviors. But then...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
This episode highlights Alex's Lemonade Stand. It was started by Alexandra Scott. Shortly before her first birthday, Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The money raised from her lemonade stand was donated to help find cures for all children ba...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
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
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
Karen Sewell, a special education teacher for twenty years, demonstrates techniques for working with students with autism. Makes significant progress over a four-month period with a three-year-old girl through a program of early intervention, high...Read More
Young Alex is heading to a new Korean preschool, and his mother is desperate to help him get there without tears or fear. Alex is on the autism spectrum, and new routines are tricky and quite scary. His mother spies a large inflatable drummer who ...Read More
Salem Foxx is only 13 and has already danced with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Salem has Asperger's syndrome, and he considers it an advantage in dance. Watch as he prepares for a ballet competition. Part of the "Against the Odds" series.
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
