The ASD Video Glossary is a web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Log-in is required to access the videos.
Holly's Heartache And Hope
Actress Holly Robinson Peete has tackled a lot of demanding roles, but her biggest challenge has been at home. She sits down with Julie Chen to talk about son's struggle with autism.
CBS News Video - October 2007
The learning program is directed to general pediatricians who are not familiar with how to identify, refer or treat children with ASD.
A documentary produced by Model Me Kids in cooperation with the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD
A drama focused on the friendship between a high-functioning autistic woman (Sigourney Weaver) and a man (Alan Rickman) who is traumatized after a fatal car accident.
"NBC interviews 2 fathers who are using video technology to
capture and communicate challenges and concerns"
Autism Speaks provides this free 12- minute video of important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before.
Country Singer/Songwriter - New single "Missing Pieces" written for autism has been released to national radio. "Missing Pieces" music video released to GAC & CMT April 2006.
Autism: The Musical - Documentary Video
Although the statistic is alarming--one in 150 children in the U.S. is now diagnosed with autism--this documentary is steeped in a sense of optimism. Filmed over the course of one year, it follows five autistic children in Los Angeles as they write and rehearse their own full-length musical, tossing aside all stereotypes in the process.
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The movie emerged from Tribeca Film Festival last month with strong
word of mouth; and is now to be shown by HBO.
The Faces of Autism
Living With Autism
Autism Red Flags
CBS News Video
This is 30 second Public Service Announcement
New efforts to educate parents and pediatricians
Dr. Rebecca Landa narates "What to look for in autistic children"
Research shows genetic link for autism
MTV video documentary on the lives of three individuals with autism
Airs on March 20, 2007 at 1:00 PM and March 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Dr. Temple Grandin
There are over 650,000 U.S. adults with autism. With support and early
intervention, most can lead productive lives. NBC's Katie Couric reports.
Radio Broadcast (9-minutes) - March 8, 2007
Portia Iversen, Cure Autism Now co-founder interview:
Iversen authored the book "Strange Son," about the experience she and her husband
Jon Shestack, CAN co-founder have had with their autistic son Dov.
CBS Newsmagazine 60 Minutes
Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at 7 p.m. ET
ABC's Extreme Home Makeover
The O’Donnell Family - Feb. 18, at 8 pm/6 pm ET/CT
The only documented family in the U.S. with five autistic children.
