Product Details

• Actors: Dr. Tony Attwood
• Directors: R. Wayne Gilpin
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Future Horizons Inc
• DVD Release Date: May 16, 2003
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1885477961
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,521 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Now teachers and parents can create positive learning environment where ALL students thrive with this practical DVD! In this second installment of Dr. Tony Attwood's popular DVD series, Dr. Attwood looks at issues that arise with teenagers in mainstream classrooms. He offers lots of advice to keep students on task, improve behavior as well as how to set a classroom up plus so much more. Full of practical actionable advice for teachers and professionals you will learn about social/behavioral warning signs. Practical strategies for teaching and dealing with adolescents issues, encouraging social skills and much more. Adolescence is a challenging age for most children and can be particularly difficult for the teen with Asperger's. Learn practical strategies to help teens work through anger and take preventative steps to avoid conflicts.

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167 of 171 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could have used this book in my youth!, November 20, 1999

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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Paperback)

In the Preface, Attwood mentions meeting over a thousand individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, ranging widely in age, ability, and background, and of being impressed by some of their abilities. As an AS person myself, I am impressed by Attwood's understanding of these individuals as real people, and by the simple straightforward language used. Temple Grandin's review, as printed on the back cover of this book, said that the book would have been a great benefit to her as a teenager and young adult. It also includes positive aspects of Asperger's Syndrome. Her full review summed up the book well and could well have been included in this series of reviews. There are eight main chapters, titled Diagnosis, Social Behaviour, Language, Interests and Routine, Motor Clumsiness, Cognition, Sensory Sensitivity, and Frequently Asked Questions. There are also three appendices, including Diagnostic Criteria. And there are References, Subject Index, and Author Index. Only of late has there been a widening of knowledge of Asperger's Syndrome. This is a book that has measurably helped, and will be useful for quite a while yet.

74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for all parents and educators of Asperger's, February 22, 1999

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Angel Fitzwilliams (Ft. Walton Beach, Fl.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Paperback)

This book was the best I have found so far. As a parent of a 7-year-old with this syndrome, it has beem my "Bible" since I got it. I never realized how much my son fit the diagnosis. For any parents with doubts about your child's diagnosis, this will ease your doubts. This book is very "layperson" friendly and easy to understand. I have given a copy to anyone who deals with my son. It has helped them also, to best deal with him. Very well written and easy to understand. Thank- you Tony Attwood!!!

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If someone you love has Aspergers, you need this book, April 25, 2000

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Suzanne Amara (MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Paperback)

Not many books can truly be called "must-have", but if you have a child with Aspergers, teach a child with Aspergers or deal in any way with a child with Aspergers, you NEED this book. I find myself referring so often back to it to help me understand my 5 year old son. I think my favorite part of this book is that it's positive---it doesn't gloss over the tough parts of life with AS, but it leaves you feeling the author truly likes and admires those with AS. I have lend this book to all my son's teachers, my parents and many others. It's amazing how it deals with the big issues, like school, dealing with changes and socialization, and even helped me understand little issues like why my son is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine!