Category Archives: Autism Videos at ACT

Transitioning from High School to Work: Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood

Filmed in 2009 – edited into 4 parts; total 239 minutes

Why Focus on Transition to Adulthood? Although the emphasis on transition from high school to work officially begins in Grade 10 and continues until graduation, in reality, the process should begin much earlier for students with ASD. Attitudes toward work combined with decisions we make for students can significantly influence the path they may choose to follow. This video defines the roles and responsibilities for individuals supporting students as they mature with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including parents, and provides participants with information and strategies which help promote meaningful participation for students with ASD in the work world. The importance of developing and maintaining career portfolios is also explored.

About the Presenter

Vicki Lundine is a District Career Facilitator for the Campbell River School District on Vancouver Island. She taught for 20 years and has spent the last 10 years as a career counselor. Her passion and enthusiasm for finding great placements for her students is infectious! Catherine Smith is an Educational and Behavioral Consultant for the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders. As a Learning Assistance Teacher, District Integration Support Teacher and Provincial Consultant, she has worked collaboratively with parents and professionals to support students with ASD for over 20 years. Vicki Lundine and Catherine Smith are the authors of Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders – A Practical Resource for Schools. Published by Jessica Kingsley Press in 2006, this book provides important information for parents and school professionals.

Part 1: Introduction to Transitions (61:34)

Part 2: The Role of the School Team (66:07)

Part 3: Work Experience (68:08)

Part 4: Career Portfolios (43:24)

 

Introduction to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) – in Punjabi

Filmed October 2015 – edited into 8 parts; total 85 minutes

This video describes the process for developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children with autism including what the school and parent can do to support the IEP process.  Practical tips for parents on how to work with the school in developing effective IEP goals for their child.

Thank you to Parbs Bains, Integration Support Teacher  and Preetinder Narang, Behavior Consultant, with the Surrey School District for developing the presentation content.

Visit ACT in Punjabi for more Punjabi-language videos and resources.

About the Presenter

Raminder Kaur, Behavior Consultant, posAbilities.

Part 1 – What is an IEP (9:26)

 Part 2 – Parents Rights and the IEP (7:01)

Part 3 – Planning for an IEP Meeting (10:43)

Part 4 – What to bring to an IEP meeting (12:58)

Part 5 – IEP Goals (17:22)

Part 6 – Home and School Collaboration (13:09)

Part 7 – Key Messages (1:57)

Part 8 – Q and A (12:24)

 

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A Review of Emerging Considerations for Vocational Support in ASD: Challenges and Opportunities

Filmed April 2013 – edited into 4 parts; total 69 minutes

This presentation summarizes the results of a systematic review examining the literature on vocational support for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In particular, promising approaches for vocational support are identified, including skills- and strengths-based learning, the use of naturalistic vocational, behavioral, communication, and sensory supports; and environmental modifications in the workplace. The presentation provides evidence-based recommendations for moving forward at individual, family, community, and policy levels.

About the Presenter

David Nicholas, Ph.D,  is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, and is cross-appointed to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and the Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. His area of research addresses quality of life, family support, and parenting with a focus on autism. He is currently involved in several nationally funded studies addressing the impact of autism on families both at the point of diagnosis and over the course of child and adult development. He is also involved in a study examining the impact of autism interventions on child and family outcomes as well as research examining vocational supports for adults.

Part 1: Introduction (17:44)

Part 2: Preliminary Study Results and Transition to Adulthood (20:55)

Part 3: What Do We Think About When We Think About Autism? (15:51)

Part 4: Question and Answer Period (14:57)

 

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Thriving in Youth with ASD: What Does it Take?

Filmed October 2015 – edited into 20 parts; total 202 minutes

In this video, Dr. Weiss looks at how to promote positive outcomes in youth with ASD, including those with Intellectual Disability, by focusing on indicators such as happiness, satisfaction and resilience. This presentation has significant implications for educators, families and therapists as they look at the pivotal interventions that will have the biggest impacts on youth with ASD as they prepare and enter into adult life, specifically, interventions that target social-communication difficulties and promote social interaction and community inclusion for youth with ASD.

This video includes a panel presentation with Dr. Anthony Bailey, UBC; Patrick Dwyer, student and self-advocate; Dr. Stephanie Jull, Canucks Autism Network; Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal, Sunny Hill Health Centre and Dr. David Worling, Westcoast Child Development Group.

Part 1: Introduction (4:06)

  • Weiss, J.A., Whelan, M., McMorris, C., Carroll, C. and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (2014) Autism in Canada: National Needs Assessment Survey for Families, Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Professionals

Part 2: Mental Health Rates in Autism (17:58)

  • Facing your Fears (Reaven, et al., 2011). Paul Brookes.
  • Child anxiety disorders: a family based treatment manual for practitioners (Wood, et al., 2008). WW Norton & Co.
  • Exploring Feelings (anger/anxiety) Attwood, 2004). Future Horizons.
  • Coping Cat (Kendall & Hedtke, 2006). Workbook Pub.

Part 3: What Does Good Mental Health Look Like? (4:56)

Part 4: Definitions, Components and Dynamics of Thriving (12:46)

Part 5: Predictors of Parent Reported Thriving (10:28)

Weiss, J.A. &Burnham, Riosa, P. (015). Thriving in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.

Part 6: Thriving: Building Individual Strengths (16:20)

Part 7: Thriving: Physical Health and Emotional Skills (6:42)

Part 8: What are Your Strengths? (6:07)

VIDEO CLIP: Does this Make my Aspergers Look Big? 

Part 9: Ecological Assets: Context (14:14)

Part 10: Family Distress, Resilience and Intervention (8:52)

Part 11: Services: Use, Barriers and Needs – B.C. Results (8:19)

Part 12: Collective Activity and Predictors of Employment (11:06)

Part 13: Panel Part 1- Panellist Comments (20:58)

Part 14: Panel Part 2 – Preparing for Post-Secondary (8:08)

Part 15: Panel Part 3- Honouring the Child’s Interests (13:03)

Part 16: Panel Part 4 – Responses to Bullying (5:30)

Part 17: Panel Part 5 – Promoting Continuity or Stability (6:14)

Part 18: Panel Part 6 – Learning for Individuals with ASD (13:46)

Part 19: Panel Part 7 – Capacity in the School System (4:28)

Part 20: Panel Part 8 – Students With ASD and Mental Health Complexities (8:08)

 

 

 

 

Toilet Training for Children with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities

An updated version of this video is available – watch it here

It is common for families to experience a lack of success in toilet training a child with autism. As this is a severe barrier to successful inclusion in school and community settings, many families have found Dr. Mirenda’s toilet training approach a huge boost to improving the quality of life of their child and family.

Dr. Mirenda has decades of practical experience in teaching families to succeed even after years of failure. She is acknowledged internationally as an engaging, humorous and thought-provoking speaker who challenges our preconceptions about how to help individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.New to this version is a presentation by Katie Rinald on a more intensive approach to toilet training, based on the research she did with a number of families as part of her master’s thesis at UBC. Toilet training can be hard work, but in the end it is the gift that keeps on giving!

About the Presenter

Dr. Mirenda is acknowledged internationally as an engaging, humourous and thought-provoking speaker who challenges our preconceptions about how to help individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. A professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education at UBC, Pat lectures internationally and has published widely on inclusive education, developmental disabilities, autism, augmentative communication, and positive behaviour support. She is currently co-investigator for a Canada-wide research study examining developmental trajectories of 500 young children with autism over a five-year period. For over a decade, Dr. Mirenda has been a tremendous source of insightful expertise on how to include people with development disabilities in our community by providing them with quality support and education. Katie Rinald is a Behaviour Consultant with Coast ABA.

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Part 1: Introduction and Myths About Toilet Training (12:24)

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Part 2: Getting Ready – Physically Ready, Diaper and Underwear (19:02)

Part 3: Getting Ready – Motivation/Reinforcer and Communication (19:37)

Part 4: Q and A About Getting Ready (10:20)

Part 5: Phase I – Pee Trip Training (21:34)

Part 6: Q and A About Phase I (12:40)

Part 7: Phase II – Self-Initiation Pee Training (14:21)

Part 8: Phase II – Fading reinforcement and Q&A (16:43)

Part 9: Poop Training (24:05)

Part 10: Intro of the Short Way (Rapid Toilet Training) and Getting Ready (18:20)

Part 11: Implementation of the Short Way (23:12)

Part 12: Short Way – Accident Procedure and Q and A (15:18)

Part 13: Short way – Self Initiation Training (14:06)

Part 14: Q and A with Dr. Miranda and Katie Rinald (22:04)