1. Why watch a video rather than reading a book?

2. Can I really learn something from a video?

3. How can I receive continuing education units for watching this video?

4. My three year old son has autism. We are thinking of having another baby. What are the chances of our next child having autism?

5. I attended one of Dr. Thatcher’s seminars in Philadelphia and I loved it! Does her video follow the same format as her 2003 seminars? Is there new information?

6. My child will enter Kindergarten in the fall. Everyone is talking about an IEP. What is an IEP?

7. We just got a diagnosis from our pediatrician. Now what?

8. What's the difference between autism and Asperger's?

9. My son's been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and the doctor said something about obsessive compulsive disorder. Are they related?

10. We're glad you have a video on autism. We are also wondering what the next videos will be about?

11. The school psychologist just diagnosed my daughter with non verbal learning disability. What does this mean?

12. Who should watch these video?



1. Why watch a video rather than reading a book?
With a video, a family and a group of professionals can watch together. Also, you can stop the tape and discuss/reflect on what you are seeing and hearing. A video is more conducive to the whole family participating and thus understanding of a diagnosis and appropriate interventions can be achieved collectively. Additionally, video provides visual examples of interventions.


2. Can I really learn something from a video?
FLP videos provide concise, relevant and up-to-date information about research and interventions. Books can take up to two years to reach the public and thus the information may not be as current.

3. How can I receive continuing education units for watching this video?
We are in the process of becoming accredited to provide CEU’s. Until that time, we recommend that you make a copy of the workbook’s table of contents, make a copy of the presenter’s biography from the workbook, download a copy of your completed test, and make a copy of your Certificate of Completion. Send all of these documents to your professional association, with a cover letter requesting they grant you CEU’s for your participation in this video seminar.


4. My three year old son has autism. We are thinking of having another baby. What are the chances of our next child having autism?
There is no way to specifically predict, but genetic research , over time, shows that if parents have one child with autism, the chance they will have a second child with autism is 2-6% (about 100 times more than the general risk).


5. I attended one of Dr. Thatcher's seminars in Philadelphia and I loved it! Does her video follow the same format as her 2003 seminars? Is there new information?
FLP videos are updated with the most current research information and contain more details and specifics because each video is exploring only one developmental disability.


6. My child will enter Kindergarten in the fall. Everyone is talking about an IEP. What is an IEP?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. It is a legal document that is specifically tailored for your child and his or her educational needs. An IEP should discuss: your child's current developmental levels, areas for growth (goals), specific strategies for achieving the goals with measurable outcomes, and the supports and services needed to reach these goals.


7. We just got a diagnosis from our pediatrician. Now what?
Allow yourself and your family time to process the emotional aspects of this new information and then start educating yourself. FLP videos are a good first step and will assist you in prioritizing the necessary steps to take depending on your child's needs.


8. What's the difference between autism and Asperger's?
Some people believe that there are no real differences, however Dr. Thatcher's autism video lists what many professionals believe are specific differences. The differences are important because an accurate diagnosis helps guide the development of the interventions appropriate to your child's needs.


9. My son's been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and the doctor said something about obsessive compulsive disorder. Are they related?
Genetic research strongly implies a relationship between OCD, ADHD and Tourette's syndrome with considerable symptom overlap.


10. We're glad you have a video on autism. We are also wondering what the next videos will be about?
The next videos in the series will include Nonverbal Learning Disabilities; The Tangled Triad: Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; and Early Childhood Bipolar. Additional planned titles include: A Developmental What? After the Diagnosis: A Parent/Professional Shares Insight and Support; Tourette’s Syndrome from the eyes of a ten-year-old (children’s book); Visual Communication Systems for children with autism; and Adaptive Physical Education: What Every Parent Needs to Know

11. The school psychologist just diagnosed my daughter with non verbal learning disability. What does this mean?
Your daughter is a verbal rather than a visual learner and will require specific accommodations for effective learning. Appropriate social and academic interventions are important in order to create success for your child.


12. Who should watch these video?
Everyone involved with your child. For example: Parents, physicians, nurses, school principles, school aides, special education teachers, politicians, siblings, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, baby sitters, and coaches. FLP videos provide evidence-based, straight-forward, unbiased information that is easily understood.