The Impact of Having a Very Low Birthweight Baby (Video - Parent)
"In this video seven women with varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds relate how they dealt with the birth of their very-low-birthweight (VLBW) infants and what methods they developed to care...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3)
This Child Is Not Alone (Video - Parent)
"This tape explores the thoughts and feelings of family members after the birth of a child with special needs. The topics that are discussed include the shock of finding out and the question "Why me?"...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
On This Journey Together: The Early Days (Video - Parent)
"Parents discuss the first time a doctor or other health professional gave a diagnosis or identified a developmental delay. Parents offer suggestions to other parents such as search for help and...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3)
On This Journey Together: Building Brighter Futures (Video - Parent)
"Interviews with parents discussing the future for their children with special needs. Parents share their dreams and expectations of typical life experiences for their children and explain how they...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
On This Journey Together: Parent/Professional Partnerships (Video - Parent)
"Parents discuss the value and difficulties of working with professionals. They describe the significance of team work and the importance of the IFSP process to promote parent input and empowerment....
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Parent to Parent (Video - Parent)
"Few of us can speak to the feelings or questions that result from being told that your child will not grow, learn, and experience life in the ways that you had expected. The families featured in...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Nuestras Familias : Las Satisfacciones y Retos al Crear a Un Nino Con Incapacidades y Desarrollos Le (Video - Parent)
"In interviews three Hispanic families talk about their experiences, challenges, and feelings in raising young children with developmental delay/disabilities. Two of the families have children with...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Telling Your Family Story...Parents as Presenters -- by Stacy King (Author) (Video - Parent)
"This videotape and guide are intended to be used in helping family members and caregivers who have children with special needs enhance their presentation skills as they begin telling their family...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Like Any Child: Raising a Child With Down Syndrome -- by Kim Sheridan (Author) (Video - Parent)
"This video shows the many positive and enriching experiences of raising a child with Down Syndrome. Covering the period from birth through adult years, the video highlights various aspects of a...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Day by Day: Raising the Child with Autism/PDD -- by Susan Hoban, Joan Goodman (Authors) (Video - Parent)
"An honest and intimate look into the daily lives of two preschool children with autism/PDD. This program illuminates the challenges faced by parents of difficult children. Covering a range of issues,...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)