The devices listed below are informational and are not used by BCSS.  We have provided information on AT devices/software to inform the public on available devices.   

All About Autism DVD Package  

Key topics include communication deficits, splinter skills, social competency and hypersensitivities

Five popular Autism videos in one money-saving package! Includes Breakthroughs and One-on-One, as seen above, plus Asperger Syndrome which includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. The video also spotlights Andrew, a bright middle schooler with Asperger's. He shows it's possible to develop appropriate classroom skills and behaviors, while maintaining his unique personality. 17 min., CC, 2000.

In Autism Spectrum Disorders, author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents her developmental perspective covering major issue areas: Cognitive style, diagnostic characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and challenging behaviors. 39 min., CC, 2001.

Straight Talk About Autism features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Program is divided into two sections: Childhood Issues and Adolescence. Key topics like communication deficits, splinter skills, social competency and hypersensitivities are discussed. Two VHS tapes, one DVD, 80 min., CC, 1999.

Asperger Syndrome DVD 

Strategies for staff and parents

There has been an increase of diagnoses of Asperger Syndrome in recent years. This video looks at Asperger in general while focusing on 12-year-old Andrew. Includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. Andrew shows that with successful supports it's possible to develop skills and behaviors appropriate for the classroom, while maintaining his unique personality. A thoroughly watchable and informative video, ideal for staff and parents. 17 min., CC, 2000.  

Writing Measurable IEPs 

Objective: Guide the quick and effective writing of accurate and measurable IEP goals and objectives.

For all staff involved in the IEP process.

A guide to quick and effective writing of accurate and measurable IEP goals and objectives. Many special educators view IEPs as burdensome, but IEPs are necessary, required by law and when done properly can be extremely helpful in guiding the student's educational trajectory. The art and science of writing truly measurable goals and objectives can be mastered so they are easy to compose, aren't time consuming and can be grasped by all appropriate staff and parents as well. By two leading special educators and IEP legal experts, Drs. Barbara Bateman and Cynthia Herr.

Practical Strategies for Inclusion 

This set shows you how school inclusion can be done easily and effectively

Author June Stride writes candidly about her career as a teacher and department head. Available as a set or stand-alone copies, these 3 books will show you:

• How school inclusion can be done easily and effectively
• Practical guidelines
• Implications and legal aspects of preparing for and implementing inclusion for high school educators and adminstrators