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Children with Special Needs
SN1 Early Intervention with Special Needs Children
This set of three videos is for parents, caregivers or other professionals. It demonstrates helping a family cope with the diagnosis and everyday routines for a child who has special needs. This resource may help in recognizing developmental delays. The video can help families as well as ers. The Research Foundation of State University of New York.
(2 hrs. 25 mins., 45 mins./each)
SN2 ABC's of Inclusive Child Care
This presentation illustrates child care programs serving children with disabilities and how these children have the same needs as other children. This video is an excellent resource for anyone. Dependent Care Management Group. (14 mins.)
SN3 Between Us: Families Talk About Their Babies and Toddlers with Special Needs
In this video, parents of children receiving services praise Texas' Early Childhood Intervention
program (ECI) for making profound differences in their families' lives. The film offers valuable
advice for parents from parents regarding the day of diagnosis, going home and learning from
professionals about how to work with their children. Also available in Spanish.
Texas Interagency Council for Early Childhood Intervention. (1999)
(14 mins.)
SN4 Risk and Reality: teaching Preschool Children Affected by Substance Abuse
Children affected by substance abuse exhibit a wide range of abilities and problems similar to those faced by other children affected by multiple risk factors. This video includes techniques in creating a nurturing classroom, handling distractions, and facilitating transition and strong links with families. Educational Development Center, Inc. (30 mins.)
SN5 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dr. Robin Gurwitch explains what ADHD is and how to deal with this disorder. Broadcast on July 10, 1996. Satellite Training Network Oklahoma Department of Human Services (SATTRN). (1 hr. 50 mins.)
SN6 Special People, Special Needs
This is an introductory video for the child care professional with limited experience working with children who have special needs. The viewer will increase awareness of the nature of "special needs" with this informative, award winning video. Review the characteristics, capabilities and expectations for children with neurological and physical disabilities, mental retardation, sensory deficits, communication disorders and emotional/behavioral problems. Very special children, parents, and child care professionals helped bring this video to life. Special Needs Series. Self Dimensions, Inc. (42 mins.)
SN8 Resistance to Change
This video provides the viewers with an opportunity to watch a team meeting where resistance to a change is taking place. Eight types of resistors are discussed within the video with strategies provided to help each individual overcome their resistance to proposed change. Child Development Media (35 mins.)
SN9 Mainstreaming in Child Care Settings
Integrating children with disabilities into child care settings with children without disabilities is the focus of this program. One of the topics discussed include how the caregiver can successfully care for young children with different disabilities in order for them to develop and learn in the environment in his or her own unique way. This film examines the role of the caregivers in helping children learn by supporting their play. Some feel, when caring for children with disabilities, they have to be an expert in the field or have separate teaching times for the children. This is not the case and you will see how other caregivers love and care for their children with disabilities. Project Mainstream (1991) Provided by Child Development Media (25 mins.)
SN10 Safe Places
This video addresses the education for special needs and drug exposed children ages K through 2. The film covers awareness, skills and practice of working with these children. The different types of risks are discussed and ways to prevent them. Project Healthy Choices. Bank Street School of Education New York City (25 mins.)
SN11 Families of Young Children with Special Needs
Family Crisis - The roles of other parents of special needs children as well as professionals helping the children are explored. Concept/Media. (30 mins.)
SN12 Families of Young Children with Special Needs
Understanding Families - Educator, Dr. Ann Turnbull, is featured during this presentation illustrating the contemporary view of early intervention using the Family Systems approach. Concept/Media. (30 mins.)
SN13 Special Connections
Program 1 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topic of this video is Positive Positioning - A pathway to positive milestones. Interview with Martha Ferretti, Chair of the OU Health Sciences Center Department of Physical Therapy. (30 mins)
SN14 Special Connections
Program 2 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities. (30 mins)
SN15 Special Connections
Program 3 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities. (30 mins)
SN16 Special Connections
Program 4 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topic of Bedtime Routines. Interview with Madalyn McCollum of the Oasis Information and Referral Services. (30 mins)
SN17 Special Connections
Program 5 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topic of Sensory Impairment with Children. Interview with Ann Taylor with the Sooner Start Program. (30 mins)
SN18 Special Connections
Program 6 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topics of Loss of a Child and Meal Time Fun. Interviews with Cathy Perry, Department of Education, and Barbara Brewer, Regional Coordinator of Oklahoma County Early Intervention. (30 mins)
SN19 Special Connections
Program 7 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilties - A story about a child with multiple birth defects. Topic of Making the Most in Play Time. Interview with David Bialis, with Cox Cable. (30 mins)
SN20 Special Connections
Program 8 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities-Topics of Time Can Be a Healing Factor and Nutrition Issues in Young Children. (30 mins)
SN21 Special Connections
Program 9 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topics of Caring for a Child with Special Needs Can Make You Feel Special Too, and Self Care Needs for Special Needs Children. Interviews with Sid Roberts, Department of Human Services, and Patrice Dumpbecald, Early Childhood Intervention. (30 mins)
SN22 Special Connections
Program 10 - Information on Developmentally Delay Children with Disabilities - Topic of How to Manage Your Child's Behavior. Interviews with Kim Hamilton and her 3 year old daughter, Teresa, and Danny Williams, State Representative - Seminole. (30 mins)
SN23 Early Intervention: Natural Environments
This is a two (2) tape set that covers the needs of special needs children and the affect the needs have on the families and their environment. It also features the Indiana First Steps early Intervention Services. Indiana Steps Ahead: The Child Care Collection (50 mins.)
SN24 The Whole Child - Everybody's Special
Working with children who have special educational needs. The Annenberg/CPB Collection (30 mins.)
SN25 Basic Sign Language
This "easy to learn" video helps you open up new worlds by teaching you the basic skills necessary to effectively communicate with deaf friends, family, customers, co-workers and children. All it takes is a little practice and a great er! Professional sign language interpreter Renee Moore shows you the simple and fun way to learn American Sign Language! KidSafety of America (45 mins.)
SN26 Early Childhood Intervention in Medical Practices: How Physicians and Health Care Professionals Can Make a Difference
This videotape notes the importance of early identification for children with disabilities and how early
contact with physicians can enhance a child's and a family's development. Physicians and therapists
describe the importance of early and efficient referrals for early intervention services, even if a
delay is only suspected and not yet diagnosed. One caution: this tape includes a strong emphasis on
physicians taking action on behalf of families. It will be helpful in showing this video to emphasize
strategies that are more "empowering". Also available in Spanish.
Texas Interagency Council for Early Childhood Intervention. (1999)
(9 min.)
SN27 Making a Difference Together: A Guide to Early Intervention in New Mexico
This video provides a great example of how families can benefit from early intervention services.
Following the stories of culturally diverse families, the video takes you step-by-step through the
process of entry into, services from and transition to the early intervention system. The role of the
service coordinator is described, along with the roles of other providers who may work with the child
and family. Evaluation for eligibility is discussed, including the five development domains that are
assessed (cognitive, communication, self-help skills, motor, and social-emotional development).
While the examples are New Mexico-specific, the ideas are more broadly applicable. English and
Spanish versions are included on the same tape.
Cooney Productions with the New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (37 min.)
SN28 Substance Abuse: Children from Addicted Families: Help, Hope and Healing
Jerry Moe, national director of Children's Programs at the Betty Ford Centers in California and Texas
presents this video examining the effects of alcoholism and other drug addictions on children. It
explores typical problems, issues and feelings these children experience. It offers practical
suggestions to help these children build their strengths and depend on their resilience to meet daily
challenges in a healthy, balanced way. Taped broadcast March 27, 2001.
Satellite Training Network Oklahoma Department of Human Services
(SATTRN). (2001)
(109 min.)
SN29 Indicators and Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Children's Development
This video will help identify the effects of abuse and neglect on the normal development of children
from birth through adolescence. Guest presenter, Dr. Robert Block will stress the importance of the
proper assessment of the child's current developmental abilities, developmental delays, disabilities
and emotional problems in order to plan appropriate services for children. Dr. Robert Block is Samuel
Roberts Noble Foundation Presidiential Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, the
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa Campus. He specializes in behavioral and
forensic pediatrics. Broadcast September 25, 2001.
Satellite Training Network Oklahoma Department of Human Services
(SATTRN). (2001)
(108 min.)
SN30 The Dawning of a New Day: Caring for Children with Mental Health Challenges
Out of control children, challenging behaviors and high-risk children are everywhere. How to set up
environments to accommodate these children, how to maintain what happens to the other children,
and how to maintain what happens to the other children around them are questions you may have.
This video will explore the answers to these and many other questions about children with challenging
behavior. It provides practical coping strategies and useful information that assists caregivers in
dealing appropriately with children who demonstrate high-risk behaviors. Hear success stories, get
practical tips to help survive the day, and hear from mental health professionals about how to work
with children in care. Broadcast July 24, 2001.
Satellite Training Network Oklahoma Department of Human Services
(SATTRN) .(2001)
(110 min.)
SN31 Children are Children First: Inclusion of All Abilities
Presenter Pam Newby promotes the belief that children are children first. She serves as an advocate
for improving the quality of care for children with disabilities. Also featured are taped activities at
child care centers and homes, Americans with Disabilities information, statewide resources and
international speaker Norman Kunc. Mr. Kunc shares what it was like for a person with cerebral
palsy to grow up strong. He helps us realize our attitudes about disability and how to overcome our
fears. Satellite broadcast October 8, 2002.
Satellite Training Network Oklahoma Department of Human Services
(SATTRN). (2002) (101 min.)
SN32 We Sign: Babies and Toddlers (Instruction Tape)
Imagine a baby having the ability to tell his/her parents what he/she wants and needs by their first
birthday or even sooner!
We Sign Babies and Toddlers offers parents, family members, teachers and caregivers two great
videos for using American Sign Language (ASL) with hearing infants. The first tape is an introduction
which includes basic "how to" information as well as over 30 of the most commonly used words. The
second tape provides over 200 words for increased signing vocabulary.
Production Associates, Inc. and Educational Activities, Inc. (2002) (30 min.)
SN33 We Sign: Babies and Toddlers (Vocabulary Tape)
We Sign Babies and Toddlers offers parents, siblings, family members, teachers and caregivers the
opportunity to use American Sign Language (ASL) with young children. This is the second tape
providing over 200 words for increased signing vocabulary.
(Refer to SN 32 for Instruction Tape). Production Associates, Inc. and Educational Activities, Inc. (2002)
(31 min.)
SN34 We Sign: Babies and Toddlers (Full Version)
This detailed exploration of oral deaf education - from infancy through adolescence and adulthood -
focuses on the critical early years. This video is about parents, educators and professionals with a
clear vision of what is possible. You will meet children who overcome the challenges of deafness and
dare to pursue their dreams. You will learn abou the extraordinary impact new technology can have
on deaf and hard-of-hearing children. This is the story of incredible children who are learning to
listen and speak. Closed Captioned. Available in Spanish.
Oberkotter Foundation. (2001) (60 min.)
SN35 Dreams Spoken Here (Short Version)
Parents and caregivers of deaf children often wonder if it is possible for their child to learn to listen
and speak. What options do these parent's have? This video shows that deaf children can learn like all
children: by going to school with the kids next door, joining a baseball team, or enjoying music. They
can do almost anything because most deaf children can be taught to listen and speak. You will see
how this process takes place. It is called oral deaf education. Closed Captioned.
Oberkotter Foundation. (2001) (20 min.)
SN36 Speaking for Myself
Children who are deaf can learn to talk, and this video describes how this extraordinary feat can be
accomplished. It is intended for those unfamiliar with oral deaf education. This video is an
introduction to how deaf children can learn to listen and speak. The film showcases several children
enrolled in schools that offer oral deaf education programs. See how skilled teachers, professionals
and dedicated parents work together with incredible children to make spoken language a reality.
Oberkotter Foundation. (2001) (10 min.)
SN37 Just Being Kids
This video looks at the lives of six different children and their families. Each of the six stories is a
vignette unto itself with its own unique issues and discussion points on the general topic of services
provided in everyday routines, activities, and places--- "natural environments." It is well recognized
that supports and services for infants and toddlers with special needs are best provided in the context
these natural environments. This film was developed for use in both pre-service and in-service
training programs with therapists, early childhood specialists, and service coordinators. This video is
also useful for showing families examples of this approach to early intervention supports and services.
Western Media. (50 min.)
SN38 One of the Family
This is a video for families, professionals, educators, therapists, physicians, and anyone else who
may care about a child with speical needs. An inspiring introduction to families of children with
special needs. This video features four families, each of whom have a child with a special challenge.
Each family warmly describes the values that motivate them: including their child in all family
activities, treating them as a children first, expecting the most from them, looking for a normal family
life, and choosing professionals that support their values. In this video, the four families will introduce
you to the complex world of "special need" and show how every child is "one of the family".
Early Childhood Connections Colorado Department of Education and
Western Media.
(27 min.)
SN39 Puntos de Vista
When four Hispanic immigrant families find themselves with young children with disabilities, what
experiences, stories, and points of view do they have in common and how do they differ? To what
extent does a given cultural and linguistic background inform individuality, uniqueness, and
surprisingly different experiences of having a child with a disability? This video presents four families
who were involved in a research study by the University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
The tape is presented twice on the cassette, once in Spanish, and once with translation.
Western Media Products. (56 min.)
SN40 C.A.F.E. Cafeteria Access for Everyone
This video offers valuable information on serving meals at school to students with special needs.
Some of those students may have special needs which require a modification to their meals or
adaptive equipment to enable them to consume their food. No matter what their needs are, lunchtime
is a social event in which all kids get together to enjoy nutritious meals. Closed Captioned.
California Department of Education. (1997)
(13 min.)
SN41 Autism and the New Law: Resources for Treatment, Hope for a Cure
This video, hosted by Anthony Edwards, is designed to help parents, educators and health care
professionals better understand autism or similar diagnosis such as Pervasively Developmentally
Delayed (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. The video describes components of The Advancement
of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a subtitle of the Children's Health Act of 2000. This law was
passed to find more effective treatments and even a cure for autism. The law also provides for more
awareness and better resources for families who have children with autism. Parents, educators and
healthcare professionals will be truly inspired and knowledgeable about autism after viewing this video.
Edvantage Media, Inc. (30 min.)
SN42 California Early Intervention Services Act: Final Regulations 1998
This video is an introduction to the new regulations for the California Early Intervention Services Act.
These guidelines determine how services will be implemented for infants and toddlers with
disabilities. Closed Captioned.
California Department of Education, Special Education Division.
(54 min.)
SN43 Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Featuring Dr. Tony Attwood, a Clinical Psychologist who has specialized in autism for over 20 years.
He is a practicing clinical psychologist with special interest in early diagnosis, severe challenging
behavior and Asperger's Syndrome. As he covers the theory of mind of those with this challenge, he
broadens our understanding of these unique individuals. This presentation was given to audiences
recently in Nashville, Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle. In all cities, attendees were unanimous in their
appreciation for the quality of his ideas.
Future Horizons, Inc. (2002) (180 min.)
SN44 Sensory Challenges and Answers
In this video, Dr. Temple Grandin draws from her personal and extensive professional expertise on
the subject of autism. She discusses the sensory problems people with autism may face and gives
ideas as to how one can best face these challenges. Dr. Grandin has served as an inspiration and role
model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism.
Future Horizons, Inc. (2002)
(30 min.)
SN45 Child Care and Children with Special Needs: Part One: Inclusion Works; Part Two: Working Together to Include Everyone
This two-part video is designed for use as an in-service training tool for program directors and
caregivers to inspire and inform them in meeting the challenges of caring for children with
disabilities. Part one describes how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to child care
programs, and documents the experiences of four families and programs that are making inclusion
work. Part two provides detailed information about how child care programs can interact with parents
and special services providers to ensure that children with disabilities receive the best possible care.
Video Active Productions and by The National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC, (2000)
(53 min.)
SN46 Birth of a Sick or Handicapped Baby: Impact on the Family
Examines the struggles engaged in by parents and siblings to integrate a newborn with a disability or
chronic illness into the family. Real families speak of their experiences and the results of a two-year
study are offered. Long-term consequences for the parents, for the siblings, and for the emotional
and mental development of the living but disabled child are discussed. This tape is appropriate for
viewing by educators, physicians, parent groups, and clinical trainees (in psychiatry, obstetrics,
nursing, psychology, social work and infant mental health).
Infant-Parent Institute. (57 min.)
SN47 Nurturing the Families of Chronically Ill or Disabled Children
Made specifically for health care providers and special education/early intervention programs
attempting a family-centered renewal. This videotape focuses attention on the array of survival skills
employed by families with a sick, dying, or disabled child in their midst, and suggests that most
family behavior is reasonable, when considered from the family's point of view.
Infant-Parent Institute. (86 min.)
SN48 Welcoming All Children: Inclusive Child Care
Good quality child care environments include children with special needs. This video discusses how to
develop and implement an inclusive early childhood setting and provides strategies and techniques to
ensure that your center or home truly welcomes all children.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).(28 min.)
