Product Details

• Actors: Dr. Nancy Minshew
• Directors: Anthony Edwards
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: EDVANTAGE MEDIA INC.
• VHS Release Date: July 1, 2001
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0964616882
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,028 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal, April 2002

..well-organized ...This excellent video eschews flash and propoganda tactics in favor of clearly presented information. Highly recommended.

Product Description

This video is designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals better understand autism or similiar diagnosis such as Pervasively Developmentally Delayed (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. Most importantly, this video explains why we have great hope to find more effective treatments for autism and even a cure! Anthony Edwards graciously and compassionaltly hosts the video offering valuable information and inspiration to the viewers.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, February 12, 2002

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This review is from: Autism & The New Law. Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure! [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I heard through several meetings and workshops that I have attended that there was some "new law" to help children with autism. I was most eager to watch this video to find out what was going on and how I could help my child. This video was very clear and explained the law, the research being done to find better treatments and a cure for autism. I highly recommend this tape to all parents of children with autism. The first step to helping our children is to become informed. This video is a great start to educate parents so we can help find a cure and better treatments for autism. Viewers learn about all the new resources that will be offered to families. For instance, the video discusses the centers for excellence that will be established through out the country for families to go to for help and resources. Once you see the video and know what the future could be for our children, you will feel very inspired and eager to get involved! Also..Anthony Edwards is great as the host.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Focuses on a genetic basis for autism, May 15, 2002

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This review is from: Autism & The New Law. Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure! [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Although there was a lot of good information in this video, I noticed that most of the research it discusses is based in genetics, and I was disappointed that environmental causes aren't being addressed. I was concerned that no other possible causes for the current epidemic were addressed. Many of us believe that there must be an environmental basis for the increase in autism because humans don't genetically evolve this quickly. I didn't see much addressed about physical health in autism either, which is a big concern for many as well.
If you have a new diagnosis, I would recommend it because it has some good information for beginners.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Autism and the Law, April 10, 2002

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Dr. Virginia W. Haskin (Powder Springs, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autism & The New Law. Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure! [VHS] (VHS Tape)

As a professional educator who has worked with children with Autism and their families, I believe, this video offers parents, educators, and health care professional a clear explanation of Autism and other similar disorders. It is full of valuable information presented in a useful format, simplifying and summarizing the Children's Health Act of 2000 as it relates to Autism. It will be especially helpful to parents and can serve as a guide to them as they seek to become more knowledgeable and therefore become better able to meet their child's needs.
Virginia W. Haskin, Ed.D.