Abstract
Intended as a resource for parents, pediatricians, teachers, and therapists, this video provides factual medical information about autism and seeks too create the understanding that individualized treatment plans are necessary for children with autism. "This video explains: the process of diagnosis; the importance of early diagnosis and intervention; this video incorporates the practice parameters set forth by the American Academy of Neurology; Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndreom, Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)." [description from the cassette case] Executive producer Veronica Bird is also the founder of Ahead with Autism. Ahead with Autism is a public charity sponsored by the Veronica Bird Cheritable Foundation and is dedicated to providing quality information and education to public libraries, the Department of Education, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the general public.
