Length: 14 Minutes (Distributed in the NTSC video
format primarily used in the United States and Canada.*)
Candid interviews with teenagers
designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and
reduce harassment and bullying.
Through interviews with students
who have Asperger Syndrome (AS), this video offers an inside look at
how teenagers with AS act, think and feel -- and how they're routinely
treated. The students talk about their strengths as well as
their challenges and describe how important is it to them to be
treated with respect. The program's open includes speculation that
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Isaac Newton and
Albert Einstein had
Asperger Syndrome.
After viewing this video, classmates
should be less likely to ignore or harass students with AS -- and be
more willing to treat them as equals. The program is designed for students
in high school and middle school and is an excellent staff development
tool.
(*Europe and Australia use the PAL video standard. This NTSC video will play in "dual
format" DVD and VHS players designed to accommodate both NTSC and PAL
videos.)
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CUSTOMER COMMENTS
"Every eye was riveted on the
video; the room fell silent. The children were open, receptive and
inquisitive. They knew John was wired differently but now they
seemed relieved to understand why. Kids offered suggestions on
how they could help John. John came out of school that day
energized. (He was not present during the sensitivity training).
Kids came over and told him they were sorry they treated him so
badly. Kids invited him to play basketball at recess. He was
surrounded by kids at lunch. Kids are complimenting him.....The
principal got very positive feedback from the teachers who saw the
video; she was extremely pleased. The school guidance counselor got
the video too..... The school plans to incorporate it into social
skills training. "
Parent
We use your videotapes as we address
the classes in our schools to help with peer sensitivity.
This week we will be addressing the entire 9th grade at one of our
high schools, class by class! We love your videos. They captivate
the audiences and lead to great discussions!
Autism Support Consultant
"I ordered your "Intricate Minds: Understanding Classmates With
Asperger Syndrome" video the end of last week and it arrived on
Monday. Thank you for the VERY prompt service. I have been
working on a workshop for school personnel to familiarize them with
AS that I am to present tomorrow. I had to stop what I was doing
on Monday and revamp much of the workshop because of your video.
This is one of the few times in my life that I have said "Thank you"
for someone making more work for me. Thanks. The video is
terrific!"
Psychologist
