Web Resources for Aspergers Syndrome

ASPEN®

Asperger Syndrome Parent Education Network. Education and advocacy group in New Jersey for families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kids with Aspergers Syndrome

Mayo Clinic information on Asperger's Syndrome

The Aspergers Syndrome Foundation
Charity based in the U.K. promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome.

Asperger Syndrome Support Network - Australia

MAAP

Nonprofit organization which gives information and advice to families of indivicuals affected by pervasive developmental disorders.

Directory for Asperger Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome definition and links to resources

Aspergers Association of New England

Provides an excellent information packet to those on their mailing list. Sponsors events and provides support, including social groups and adult services

Autism & Asperger's DVDs

Model Me Conversation Cues® Models nonverbal cues, how and when to start a conversation, maintain conversation, turn-taking in conversation, & more. Run Time: 68 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 read more | order
Model Me Friendship™ Models social skills involved in initiating and maintaining a friendship including: compromise, invite, handling rejection, team sports, empathy, and more. Run Time: 75 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 read more | order
Model Me Tips & Tricks™ Models social skills such as using tact, appropriate voice modulation, good hygiene, asking for help, sense of humor, and more. Run Time: 67 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 read more | order
Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ Models skills for building confidence and preventing bullying through self-advocacy, choosing friends, positive self-talk, and more. Bonus DVD on bullying geared toward parents, schools, and therapists, featuring Asperger's guru Nick Dubin. DVD, bonus DVD, plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 read more | order

Time for School™ Topics include: listen to the teacher, share, sit quietly, take turns, show interest in others, playground, & more. Run Time: 61 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 5-12 read more | order
Time for a Playdate™ Topics include: greet friend, losing, answer, play his way, eye contact, clean up, say goodbye & more. Run Time: 67 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 5-12 read more | order
I Can Do It!™ Models appropriate behavior in stressful situations, including waiting, transitions, birthday parties, handling criticism, & more. Run Time: 53 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 5-12 read more | order

Music Therapy Meets Video Modeling:

Model Me Faces & Emotions™ Demonstrates emotions and facial expression including happy, sad, tired, bored, & more. Narrated with songs by Music Therapist Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. Run Time: 27 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 2-8 read more | order

Model Me Going Places™ Models appropriate behavior in community locations including the hairdresser, grocery store, dentist, doctor, mall, and more. Narrated with songs by Music Therapist Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. Free supplementary iPhone/iPod app featuring locations from the DVD. Run Time: 42 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 2-8 read more | order

Teaching Manuals & Student Workbooks (Home and School)
The DVDs may be purchased alone. We also offer extra teaching resources for use with the DVDs: A teaching manual with lesson plans and progress charts. A social skills workbook with worksheets and activities. These may be used by parents in the home or by teachers/therapists in an educational setting.
Teachers: Use to build a social skills curriculum.
Parents: Reinforce skills presented in the videos.
Sold separately from DVDs.

Currently Available:
Time for School Teaching Manual: 132 non-reproducible pages, softcover
Time for School Student Workbook: 132 non-reproducible pages, softcover.

Model Me Conversation Cues Teaching Manual: 120 non-reproducible pages, softcover.
Model Me Conversation Cues Student Workbook: 140 non-reproducible pages, softcover.
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