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Autism and intensive interaction: using body language to reach children on the autistic spectrum
- Authors:
- CALDWELL Phoebe, (Author), JESSICA KINGSLEY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
This three part DVD training film shows the journeys of Phoebe Caldwell’s as she progresses in her work with children with autistic spectrum conditions. Using intensive interaction, a simple technique incorporating a child’s own body language and sounds to create a ‘language’ they can recognise and ‘converse’ with, the author and a teacher at the school where this film is set demonstrate its success in communicating and developing emotional attachment with autistic children. This technique is receiving much acclaim for use as a partially, non-verbal communication tool with autistic children in the UK. The nature of sensory difficulties, or impairments, associated with autism is discussed with a general practitioner (GP) who is also the Clinical Champion in Learning Disabilities at the Royal College of GPs. The film concludes by focusing the case study of 8 year old Jamie, showing an ‘uncut’ intervention by the author which illustrates how intensive interaction can enable the brain to work effectively, reaching a level of social responsiveness which is rewarding for the child, professionals, carers, families and friends.
An animated introduction to Asperger syndrome
- Authors:
- BIOMATION, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
Using a series of lively animations, this accessible film explains what Asperger Syndrome (AS) is, what it feels like and how it can be helped. The DVD was created by children in conjunction with professional animators and aims to enable viewers of all ages to gain a real insight into the condition. The film looks at the life of someone with AS from many different perspectives. It covers common talents of those with AS to skills and activities they might find more difficult. The producers use humour and frank discussion and the main film is complemented by an array of vox pops, interviews, slideshows, and other additional material, documenting how the film was made and further exploring what AS means to different people. Seen as “an ideal first step” towards understanding Asperger's Syndrome, the DVD won the International Animation Award at the Edinburgh Mental Health and Arts Festival 2008.