In this valuable presentation, Dr. Tony Attwood conducts unrehearsed interviews with Brett, a delightful young boy with Asperger's. Tony then interviews Brett’s parents, giving the viewer an in-depth perspective of the entire assessment process. Tony talks viewers through the diagnosis, explaining and pointing out the various manifestations of Asperger’s, such as sensory issues, speech/ motor difficulties, special interests, and social skills challenges. He also addresses the special gender-specific and age-specific challenges that girls and adults face. The DVD and booklet also offer screening questionnaires and a guide of valuable resources. Parents and professionals will never forget this exceptionally candid portrait of Asperger’s Syndrome.
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Running Time: 4 hours
A clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Tony Attwood has over thirty years of experience with individuals with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He has worked with several thousand individuals, from infants to octogenarians, from profoundly disabled persons to university professors. Dr. Attwood works in private practice in Brisbane, but is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. He presents workshops and training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism all over the world. In addition, he is a prolific author of scientific papers and books. His books and videos on Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism are recognized as the best offerings in the field. Over 300,000 of his book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals have been sold, and it has been translated into twenty languages.
"This is the unmatched, BEST professional presentation I have ever seen in my entire professional career, spanning 38 years after finishing medical school!”
—Pediatrician
“Dr. Attwood increased my understanding of Asperger’s by 1000%!”
—Conference attendee
“Entertaining and informative!”
—Conference attendee
“As someone new to Asperger’s, this gave me strategies to use in my classroom.”
—Conference attendee
“Dr. Attwood is an exciting and knowledgeable presenter.”
—Conference attendee
Tracks:
DISC ONE
History of Asperger's
Diagnostic Criteria
Screening Questionnaire
Assessment of Children
Speech and Language Characteristics
Special Interests
Motor Difficulties
Cognitive Challenges
Diagnostic Criteria of Brett
Parent Overview
DISC TWO
Profiles in Girls
Diagnostic Criteria in Adults
Explaining the Diagnosis
Resources
