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Autism
 

Autism: A World Apart (039)
The stories of three families show us what the textbooks and studies cannot - what it's really like to love and care for children with autism. (29 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 199.00 Buy DVD Now! 199.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

The Boy Inside (449)
The harrowing story of the filmmaker's son Adam, a 12-year-old with Asperger Syndrome, during a tumultuous year in the life of their family. AS makes Adam's life in seventh grade a minefield, where he finds himself isolated and bullied. As he struggles to find a place for himself, his troubles escalate, both at school and at home. (47 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 279.00 Buy DVD Now! 279.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Children of the Stars (507)
This film explores the harsh reality of raising children with austism in modern day China. It provides moving insights into the hardships parents face and reminds us painfully of conditions that prevailed in the United States not so very many years ago. (49 minutes) Buy DVD Now! 249.00 1 Day DVD Rental $60.00/Day

Don't Give Up (371)
A year in the life of a four-year-old who has autism, focusing on a special therapy program designed to break through Adrian's communications barriers. (58 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 Buy DVD Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

How I Am (505)
"I'm like a hermit on an island," is the way Patrick describes his life with autism. With the dreams and fears of a teenager, but wisdom beyond his years, Patrick takes us into emotional worls through the words he painstakingly types into his computer. (0 minutes) Buy DVD Now! 249.00 1 Day DVD Rental $60.00/Day

On the Spectrum (457)
Adults living with Asperger syndrome describe the ways AS has affected their lives, their work and their relationships. They discuss learning to cope with the disorder and the comfort and reinforcement of participating with others "like them" in an Asperger's support group. (53 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 Buy DVD Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Refrigerator Mothers (346)
From the 1950's through the 1970's, autism was widely blamed on cold and rejecting mothers. This film explores the devastating impact of this misdiagnosis through the stories of seven mothers and their children. (53 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 269.00 Buy DVD Now! 269.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

The Spectrum of Autism (344)
Children with autism may display a wide range of symptoms. In this video, we share in the experiences of several families and professionals who care for children at different points on the spectrum of autism. (34 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 Buy DVD Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Talk to Me: Children with Autism (382)
Takes viewers into the lives of children with autism at home and in public school, and profiles the efforts of their parents and teachers to help them achieve their potential. (28 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 199.00 Buy DVD Now! 199.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Two Worlds — One Planet (499)
This documentary brings Autism syndrome out of the shadows, stressing that young people with developmental disabilities can learn and grow, if their individual needs, styles, and abilities are respected. It takes an upbeat look at students attending a private day school. (62 minutes) Buy DVD Now! 249.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Understanding Autism (100)
Discusses the nature and symptoms of autism, and outlines a treatment program, based on behavioral modification, which can be used in schools or at home. (19 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 199.00 Buy DVD Now! 199.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day