Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life With Autism
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism because she is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. Grandin writes from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person. She tells us how she managed to breach the boundaries of autism to function in the outside world.
Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning
adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers,
and counselors. The authors blend of information and advice based on personal
experiences. The result is an extremely useful and practical book that
introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section
on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory problems,
how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work,
jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and
much more.
In Your Own Way: A Celebration of the Gifts and Challenges that Life Presents Video
This 4 minute music video is a perfect session opener or closer for workshops, school settings, and any other situation where "inclusion of all people" is the theme. The beauty of the lyrics are supported by the radiant and eclectic photographs that salute the power of differences in "The Game of Life."
Look Who's Laughing Video
This funny and compelling documentary is about the lives, experiences and humor of six working comedians who have various types of disabilities. Shot at comedy clubs across the country, "Look Who's Laughing" spotlights some of the most talented and truly funny comics working today.
Secret of Success Video
Prevents burn out by teaching the skills that every employment specialist should know. This dramatic video is one that any employment staff can easily relate to. It is about an employment consultant struggling with rejection and the fear of rejection when talking to potential employers about hiring people with disabilities. The video focuses on five specific skills that will assist employees on achieving their goals. The end result is a more satisfied employee with higher and more successful placement results.
Fred's Story Video
Fred Calabrese tells of the unpleasant realities of decades of institutional life, then a move to his own apartment. And Fred is a disturbingly honest but overwhelmingly charming speaker on his own behalf. His reflections on life inside are intercut with footage expressing the ideals of the institution. Rather than a traditional, third-person documentary about the State institution or Fred's life, each speaks for itself. Fred talks about his life and shares his indomitable, lyrical spirit.
Accommodating Employees and Job Applicants with Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace: Part I & II Video
This video provides basic information for agencies, employers and human resource professionals. The large cast of twenty-seven demonstrate many of the key points while using scenarios to cover the six most common disorders. Depression, Anxiety, Chemical Dependency, Manic Depressive/Bipolar, Obsessive-Compulsive and Psychiatric Expressive Communication Disorder are discussed. Legal experts also cover such important topics as harassment in the workplace and medical definitions of each disorder.
Teamwork Works: A Person Centered Planning Tool
Adaptable to all people, regardless of the severity of their disability.
Includes a seven-step formula that promotes cross-agency collaboration
and teamwork. Features a man with a developmental disability who worked
with his VR counselor, sister, employer SSA and HUD, to become more independent.
Demonstrates how the system should work and what can be accomplished by
working together.