These two videos feature interviews with kids with autism and their parents. They examine the key issues encountered during childhood and adolescence.
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Overview
Straight Talk About Autism features interviews with kids with autism and their
parents. They examine the key issues encountered during childhood and
adolescence. The first video deals with childhood issues. The second video deals
with adolescent issues. Each video is 40 minutes in length and can be purchased
separately.
Straight Talk About Autism:
Childhood Issues
• The difficulty of getting an accurate diagnosis.
• Parental acceptance of the disability.
• Dealing with communication deficits and beginning school.
Straight Talk About Autism: Adolescent Issues
• Communication difficulties
• Friends and social skills
• Circle of Friends programs
• Support groups for parents
• Transition and independent living
• Difficulty of diagnosis
• Teasing by other students
• Hypersensitivities
• Splinter skills