AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Mother of UK man who tried to 'kill' Trump bids for his return
CLEAN : Mother of UK man who tried to 'kill' Trump bids for his return
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Cambodian teen jailed for Telegram posts vows to fight on
An autistic teenager jailed for writing messages deemed insulting to the Cambodian government vowed to continue "to fight for patriots" after he was released from prison on Wednesday (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Funeral of Mexican mother activist burnt dead
Relatives and supporters attend the funeral of a Mexican activist and mother of an autistic child who died after being set on fire (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Press Association
Autism Acceptance Week: Kate Shand discusses the importance of educational support
Kate Shand, founder of Enjoy Education, discusses the importance of Autism Acceptance Week, and educational support for young people with autism.
World Autism Acceptance Week is from 28 March to 3 April 2022.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Autism and the Structure and Function of Synapses
Take autism awareness in your class to a whole new level. Scholars watch a short video to discover how autism affects the brain. The narrator discusses the effects of altered proteins on neural synapses and the role the nucleus plays in...
Social Skills Central
Social Skills Accepting "No"
When you are a kid, sometimes a grownup is going to tell you "No." You can respond in a couple of different ways... Learners discover how one youngster suggests how to approach hearing the word No from an adult in this quick...
TED-Ed
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
Gain a deeper understanding of autism and the broad spectrum of individuals that this developmental disorder affects. Temple Grandin explains key aspects of autism as conveyed through the recent motion picture based on her life,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Vaccine War
Controversy over whether to vaccinate children is an ongoing issue for parents and health professionals. This video presents the pros, cons and risks of vaccinating from different perspectives. There are text interviews with various...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Autism
Collection of articles on autism: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions people have about it, symptoms, treatment options, and ways the autistic person, and the caregivers and family members can take care of their needs. Jason, who...
Other
Osmosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Including Asperger Syndrome)
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder involving deficits in language, communication, and social behaviors. This video explores the previous and updated diagnostic criteria according to the diagnostic...
Other
Harmony Square: Handling Transitions and Change, Marvel & Friends
Marvel and Friends are characters in a cartoon series designed for children who are on on the autism spectrum. In this episode, the characters talk about what "change" means and how they can react to change.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Gene Mutations Offer Clues on the Autistic Brain
A discussion of scientific research into the cause of autism, and a possible connection between genetic mutations and brain development in the autistic individual. Aired June 10, 2011 [30:24]
PBS
Pbs: Nova Science Now: Autism Genes
A video investigating the hunt for the gene that causes autism. Learn how a parents crusade to help their child led to scientist finding a stretch of similar genes that may help solve the mystery about autism. [12:51]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Humanoid Robot 'Russell' Engages Children With Autism
Look at a humanoid robot, nicknamed "Russell," who works with autistic children on their ability to imitate others, which is a skill important for learning. The robot is designed so as to not overstimulate or overwhelm a child with...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: Vaccines and the Autism Myth Part 2
The infamous Wakefield study kickstarted the Autism Myth, but many studies have since shown that there is no link between the MMR Vaccine and autism. Find out how it all got started. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: Vaccines and the Autism Myth Part 1
The infamous Wakefield study kickstarted the Autism Myth, but many studies have since shown that there is no link between the MMR Vaccine and autism. Find out how it all got started. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and...
BBC
Bbc Future: Week of 12 03 12: Temple Grandin: Rethinking the Way We Think
Animal behavior expert and autism advocate Temple Grandin describes how different brains process information and how we can join people with different types of minds to solve complex problems. Includes video [3:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Get the facts behind the diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. [10:26]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Greater Boston: Is Autism Genetic or Environmental?
Conflicting theories about what causes autism are explored in this video segment from 'Greater Boston.' Scientists still don't have an answer, and while many focus on genetics, some suspect that the environment may also play a role. Mark...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Everyone with autism spectrum disorder has different experiences, but there are a few common signs. This video explains these signs so you can learn more about autism. [10:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Asperger Syndrome?
Asberger's is one of the autism spectrum disorders. This video explains some of the signs of Asperger's and the main thing that sets it apart from autism. [10:19]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nervous System Health and Disorders
This lesson will introduce several disorders of the nervous system and will investigate their cause and effect on the brain. [6:11]