WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
AUTISM IN THE CLASSROOM - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1001)
This Program designed by teachers and parents with Autistic children and Autistic children in their facilities. Features a short interview with Dr. Bernard Rimland, founder of the Autism Research Institute, Author and noted expert on Austim. Dr. Rimland was the technical director of the movie "Rainman" features Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. (17 MIN)
MATTHEW - GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (DISAB1002)
This program parallels the Autism in the Classroom principles, but is more in-depth for what problems parents may encounter with their Autistic child. This program is based upon parents whose child was diagnosed with Autism and they were at a loss of "what to do now." These parents explain how many of their problems were overcome, how to work with an Autistic child and how they are now beginning to see results of their hard work and experiences. (28 MIN)
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1003)
This is perhaps one of the best programs relating to ADD/HD, as it was designed by Barbara Berg, M.S., M.C.S.W., who has counseled thousands of youngsters with ADD/HD and has also been diagnosed as ADD/HD herself. She understands the difficulty children and teachers have in their daily routine. Barbara provides insight for teachers to understand the illness and what things teachers can do or not do to improve the education and behavioral environment of those children with ADD/HD. (21 MIN)
BIPOLAR DISORDER - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1004)
This program has been produced entirely by persons who have bipolar disorder. Their unique insight into the disorder will help teachers understand the disorder and how to help those students with bipolar disorder. (30 MIN)
CEREBRAL PALSY - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1005)
Children with cerebral palsy have unique and distinct wants and needs in the child care and educational environment. This program features Susie Rodde, who has Cerebral Palsy. Susie shares her world and explains what teachers can do to assist children with this disability, which enhances their learning environment. Susie has a disability, but she also leads a productive life. She is the sensitivity trainer, for a large transportation company, specializing in the transportation of children with disabilities. (17 MIN)
DOWNS SYNDROME - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1006)
Another enlightening program for child care providers and teachers. This program features Dr. Ruth Smith, PHD., university researcher, mental retardation expert, Susan Carter, a special education teacher at Hope University (Anaheim, California) and several down syndrome children/adults. Most teachers have seen or worked with down syndrome children, but this program explains some associated problems with DS children and provides tips on how to make their learning experience more productive. (22 MIN)
DYSLEXIA - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1007)
Many youngsters with Dyslexia do not know they have Dyslexia or may not have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Often, they do not know that there is a different world, they may believe that is the way it is. Gerard Sagmiller is "the" expert on Dyslexia. He has been living with Dyslexia for most of his life. His is an author and speaks regularly to schools, universities, and many other venues on Dyslexia. This program will provide a greater insight for teachers to learn how best to work with and educate people who have Dyslexia. (16 MIN)
FRAGILE X SYNDROME (DISAB1008)
You may not have heard of Fragile X, but this is one of the fastest growing disabilities today. Using the resources and cooperation of the Fragile X association of southern California and experts in the field, plus interviews with people with Fragile X, this program explains the illness and what child care providers and teachers can do to help children and adults in their care. (26 MIN)
ASPERGER'S - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW (DISAB1017)
SEXUAL PREDATORS IN PUBLIC PLACES (CPS1002)
This program is designed to provide you information relating to sexual predators and potential child abductors in public places and at work. The objective of this program is to provide you knowledge so you can help reduce or prevent abductions where you work. (35 MIN)
