I have recorded a number of YouTube videos dealing with Autism Spectrum issues. The table below has the titles of the videos and short descriptions. More videos are coming, so check back often!

Video Number Video Title Video Description Video Run Time
1 When a parent is on the autism spectrum: explaining the diagnosis. In this video I discuss how to explain a parent's ASD diagnosis to a child or a teen, differentiating those on the autism spectrum from those who are neurotypical. 4:33
2 ASD Treatment Tips: Socializing for young adults. In this video I respond to a question by a viewer about strategies for developing social skills for young adults on the autism spectrum. 5:45
3 ASD Treatment Tips: Strengths of people on the autism spectrum. Let's change the stigma about being on the autism spectrum by focusing on strengths. I challenge YouTube viewers to comment (using text or video) about the strengths of people they know on the spectrum. 3:58
4 ASD Treatment Tips: Transitions. In this video I respond to a question by a viewer about strategies for dealing with transitions for children and teens on the autism spectrum. 5:41
5 ASD Treatment Tips: Advice for teens who have been recently "diagnosed". In this video I respond to a question by a viewer about the difficulties some face when they are diagnosed as teenagers as being on the autism spectrum, such as with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or PDD.NOS. 5:11
6 ASD Treatment Tips: Acceptance vs Change. I share some of my thoughts on the issue of acceptance of autism spectrum differences versus viewing the differences as a disorder or as a problem. 5:05
7 ASD Treatment Tips: Preventing Tantrums Part 2. Prevent tantrums by teaching children on the autism spectrum to express their feelings. 4:22
8 ASDTreatment Tips: Preventing Tantrums Part 1. Prevent tantrums by teaching children on the autism spectrum to follow a plan to calm down. 4:27
9 ASD Treatment Tips: Problem behaviors. In this video I describe a method of changing problem behaviors for children and teens with autism spectrum disorders by focusing on "What do I want my child to do instead?" and then determining a plan to teach and reward this new behavior. 4:33
10 ASD Treatment Tips: "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome". I recommend a book for adults called "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" by Tony Attwood published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers (http://www.jkp.com). 4:03
11 ASD Treatment Tips: "Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome". I recommend a book for teens called "Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence" by Luke Jackson, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers (http://www.jkp.com). 3:26
12 ASD Treatment Tips: "All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome". I recommend a book for children called "All Cats have Asperger Syndrome" by Kathy Hoopman, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers (http://www.jkp.com). 3:27
13 ASD Treatment Tips: Task Analysis. Teach skills to children on the autism spectrum using task analysis. Toilet training and greetings are used as examples. 4:14
14 ASD Treatment Tips: Structure. Prevent problem behavior for children on the autism spectrum by using structure, such as visual schedules and checklists. 3:50
15 ASD Treatment Tips: Friendly Actions. Teach social skills to children on the autism spectrum using the idea of friendly actions. 5:16
16 The Autism Chronicles: The Blindfold Chess Exhibition. The Autism Chronicles are vignettes about having a parent on the autism spectrum. The Autism Chronicles are told by Barbara Lester, whose father has an autism spectrum disorder. 4:49
17 Symptoms of Autism (Part 2) Explained in Everyday Language. Autism spectrum specialist Barbara Lester finishes explaining the symptoms of autism from the DSM-IV manual in easy to understand, everyday language. 10:33
18 Symptoms of Autism (Part 1) Explained in Everyday Language. Autism spectrum specialist Barbara Lester explains the symptoms of autism from the DSM-IV manual in easy to understand, everyday language. 9:57