UNDERSTANDING BROTHERS AND SISTERS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME

Topic

Disabilities

Program Summary

This DVD has four programs designed to help children of different ages and their parents understand and support their siblings with asperger syndrome. Each program covers a range of challenges and strengths and describes techniques siblings can use to get along and support each other. Parents can show their children the programs that best suit their age and developmental levels, from age 4 years through adult.

 

Length

102 min.

Recommended Age

Grades Pre-K - Adult

Publication Date

2007

Teen Reviewer Comments

Teens who know someone who has Asperger Syndrome can use this information to an advantage. It presents and explains the problem while offering various ways to deal with the problem. It provides real situations and positive information.

NOTE: This was not a highly ranked DVD, but the need for information for a variety of audience ages deemed it a worthy addition.

Risk Factors Addressed

Constitutional factors; low self-esteem; inadequate social coping skills.

Protective Factors Addressed

Community rewards for pro-social involvement; social coping skills; positive self-esteem.

Library Location

Beacon

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