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Working with Autism and Related Communication and Behaviour Challenges

Received the ASA Excellence in Media Video Award, July 2004, this DVD features Linda A. Hodgdon presenting strategies based on her bestselling book Visual Strategies for Improving Communication. This 2.5+ hour presentation is a perfect resource for:

• teacher in-services
  
• parent training programs
  
• teacher education programs

Topics include:

• Understanding autism spectrum disorders and communication
  
• Informally assessing the student’s communication strengths and challenges
  
• Identifying significant factors in student learning and functioning style that affect communication
  
• Recognising specific situations where communication breakdowns can affect student understanding, behaviour and participation
  
• Assessing communication partners and environments
  
• Visual strategies at home, including a parent interview
  
• Samples and examples of visual strategies
  
• How to create and use specific visual supports that have significantly improved student communication, behaviour and participation

Praises for the Visual Strategies Workshop from leaders in the field include:

“Excellent! Any person watching these videos will understand autism and the value of visual strategies. I watched the series and became entranced and informed. I particularly enjoyed the clarity of the presentation . . . The programs will be of great benefit to parents, teachers and speech pathologists. . I know (visual strategies) work!” – Dr. Tony Attwood, Australian Clinical Psychologist, author of Asperger’s Syndrome

“It is a timeless, valuable addition to any autism library.” – Carol Gray, Developer of Social Stories and Director, The Gray Centre

“ . . . a truly indispensable resource that will be used continuously and for years to come by all who acquire it. It is a “must have” for any person, program or organization that provides services to persons with autism spectrum disorders.” – Kathleen S. Pistono, Ph.D., Consultant in Autism Spectrum Disorders

“ . . . presents innovative and effective approaches to helping persons who are challenged by communication difficulties.” – Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director, Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor, Centre for the Study of Human Development, Brown University

Prices

	Code	Media	Platform	$AUD Price	$AUD GST
	Visual Strategies Workshop DVD
	MJR564	DVD-Video		$349.00	$34.90