Asperger's Diagnostic Assessment by Dr. Tony Attwood (2 DVD Set)

Dr. Tony Attwood presents:
Aspergers - Diagnostic Assessment
A Valuable Guide to Child and Adult Diagnosis
by Dr. Tony Attwood

THIS PRODUCT IS A 2 DVD Set (4 hours)

"This is the unmatched, BEST professional presentation I have ever seen in my entire professional career (spanning 38 years after finishing medical school)!" - Pediatrician

In this valuable presentation, Dr. Attwood conducts unrehearsed interviews with Brett, a delightful young boy with Asperger's Syndrome. 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, emphasizing the impact on women.

The DVD and booklet offer screening questionnaires and a guide to valuable resources for professionals and parents. The four-hour DVD and booklet is a compendium of diagnostic assessment for Asperger's that should be in every professional's office.

Dr. Tony Attwood is recognized and respected internationally for his leadership in the Asperger's field. His winning charm as a speaker is matched by the knowledge he shares with his audience. Parents and professionals will never forget this exceptionally candid portrait of Asperger’s Syndrome.

Features in this video include:
• A live interview with Brett who was undiagnosed and a spearate interview with his parents
• Diagnositic Characteristics of AS
• Girls and AS
• How to explain the diagnosis with the child or adult
• Dealing with adult diagnosis
• And much much more!

An essential guide for:
• Child and School Psychologists
• Special Education Teachers
• Speech Therapists
• Psychiatrists
• Parents

DVD 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

Product Details

Number of discs: 2
Run Time: 4 hours

REVIEWS:

"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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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.