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Mission to Lars. by Moore, James,film director.; Spicer, William,film director.; Ulrich, Lars,actor.; Raven Banner (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lars UlrichOriginally produced by Raven Banner in 2012.Kate and Will Spicer's brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability. He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica. They made a promise to Tom that they would get him to meet Lars. Tom's dream is their promise. Together they went on a MISSION TO LARS.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Music.; Arts.; Child welfare.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Developmental disabilities.; Disabilities.;
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The conscious parent's guide to autism : a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed / by Lebowitz, Marci.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.Conscious parenting -- The world of autism -- Detecting warning signs and coexisting conditions -- Managing challenging behaviors with empathy -- Communicating with your child -- Practical approaches to handling tantrums, meltdowns, and discipline -- Autism and your marriage -- Conscious parenting as a single parent -- Responding to your other children's needs -- Autism and your extended family -- Dealing with society -- Starting school -- The transition from child to teenager -- Autism and life as an adult -- Challenging obstacles with an engaged presence -- Expanding abilities through intervention -- Finding support and assistance -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Additional resources -- Appendix C. Frequently asked questions about autism."If your child has a diagnosis of 'on the autism spectrum,' you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on 'disabilities' rather than 'abilities,' and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can help your child improve language skills, motor skills, and social skills..."--Page 4 of cover.LSC
Subjects: Autism.; Autism in children.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Developmental disabilities.; Developmentally disabled children.;
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Downside Up. by White, Luke,film director.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2024.Two brothers, Nick and Alex, embark on a worldwide journey to discover what life is like for other siblings living with Down’s Syndrome. Along the way, they learn more about their own relationship and the special bond they have with one another.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Sociology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Developmental disabilities.; Families.; Disabilities.; Down syndrome.;
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Your child's voice : a caregiver's guide to advocating for kids with special needs, disabilities, or others who may fall through the cracks / by Lockrey, Cynthia,author.;
Subjects: Caregivers; Parents of children with disabilities.; Parents of developmentally disabled children.; Child rearing.; Children with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A Man Imagined. by M. Cassidy, Brian,film director.; Shatzky, Melanie,film director.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Factory 25 in 2024.Pushing at the limits of non-fiction cinema, A MAN IMAGINED is a bracingly intimate and hallucinatory portrait of a man with schizophrenia surviving amidst urban detritus and decay. Made in close collaboration with 67-year-old Lloyd, this immersive documentary fable follows the jagged path of a decades-long street survivor, across harsh winters and blistering summers, as he sells discarded items to motorists, sleeps in junkyards and lapses into near-psychedelic reveries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Experimental films.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Sociology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Developmental disabilities.; Homeless persons.; Schizophrenia.; Mental illness.;
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Parenting through the storm : how to handle the highs, the lows, and everything in between / by Douglas, Ann,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Child psychology.; Children with mental disabilities; Developmentally disabled children; Families of the mentally ill.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Everything to lose / by Gross, Andrew,1952-;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Extortion; Murder; Parents of developmentally disabled children;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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How To Dance in Ohio. by Shiva, Alexandra,film director.; The Film Sales Company (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The Film Sales Company in 2015.In Columbus, Ohio, a group of teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum prepare for an iconic American rite of passage: a Spring Formal. Twelve weeks are spent practicing their social skills and preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically for the big day. The results are beautiful and moving in Alexandra Shiva's powerful film.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Education.; Psychology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Artists.; Developmental disabilities.; Ohio.; Students.; Teenagers.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Special education.; Disabilities.; High schools.; Performing arts.;
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Champions [videorecording] / by Brooks, Paul,1959-film producer.; Farrelly, Bobby,1958-film director.; Fesser, Javier,1964-screenwriter.; Franti, Michael,1966-composer (expression); Garcés, Julie,editor of moving image work.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; Hudson, Ernie,actor.; Marin, Cheech,actor.; Marqués, David,1972-screenwriter.; Miles, C. Kim,director of photography.; Niemeyer, Scott,film producer.; Olson, Kaitlin,actor.; Plager, Jeremy,film producer.; Rizzo, Mark,screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Fesser, Javier,1964-Campeones.; Focus Features,presenter,publisher.; Gold Circle Entertainment (Firm),presenter,production company.; Universal Studios, Inc.,film distributor.;
Music by Michael Franti; edited by Julie Garcés; director of photography, C. Kim Miles.Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, Matt Cook.A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for crude/sexual references and strong language.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Sports films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Basketball coaches; Basketball teams; Coach-athlete relationships; Coaching (Athletics); Developmentally disabled; Sports for people with disabilities; Teamwork (Sports);
For private home use only.
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Social skills activities for special children / by Mannix, Darlene.;
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Subjects: Developmentally disabled children; Developmentally disabled children; Life skills; Social skills;
© c2009., Jossey-Bass,
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