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The award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders presents Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers:

Pages:  288

AIDS cases in the United States are growing faster in the segment of sexually active, heterosexual young people than any other area.  In this video, you'll hear very candid discussions with teens and adults from all over the country who are HIV positive, and also hear their discussions about some who are now tragically dead.

Runtime:  60 mins

This book provides an introduction to puberty for boys and briefly discusses all aspects, both physical and emotional, of the process of moving from childhood to adulthood.  Published under the auspices of the American Medical Association, it is formatted as a series of questions that a prospective teen may ask, with answers provided by a family physician.  Overall, the tone is one of "you are not alone" and encourages the reader to seek appropriate adult advice if their questions need further explanation.  The discussions cover all facets such as eating, exercise, height, weight, the reproductive system, feelings, relationships, sex, and so on.  The accompanying cartoon drawings seem silly and inappropriate at times but the information is straightforward and helpful. Parents might consider reading it with their teen to promote open communication.  Additionally, a glossary, index, and sources for further info are included.

Pages:  125

In this lively follow-up to I Kissed Dating Goodbye, the author and his wife present an realistic and inspirational picture of how a healthy, pleasing alternative to recreational dating has worked for them.  Since it was obvious that today's teens want more than just rules on dating, this book can help readers understand how to go about exploring the prospect of marriage with someone they may be serious about.  It's the natural continuation to the author's previous book on dating for teens, and it shows his passion to glorify God through preaching and writing.  Joshua Harris is in pastoral training at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and directs New Attitude Ministries.  His new wife, Shannon Harris, contributed to the I Kissed Dating Goodbye Study Guide and sings in the contemporary Christian music group New Attitude.

Pages: 256

Bobby Kent was a steroid-pumped, 20-year-old bully who liked to dominate his peers in their comfortable, middle-class Ft. Lauderdale beach community through psychological, physical and sexual abuse. One summer night in 1993, Bobby was lured to the edge of the Florida everglades with a promise of sex and drugs, but was never seen alive again.  The tormentor had become the victim in a bizarre and brutal act of vengeance carried out with ruthless, cold-blooded efficiency by seven of his high school acquaintances, including his lifelong best friend, and instigated by one overweight, under-loved teenager who believed her life would be perfect if Bobby Kent was dead.  This book is a riveting story of adolescent rage and bloody revenge, and all the more harrowing and horrific because it's true.

Pages:  304

Developing a strong relationship between two people allows them to express mutual respect and love for each other.  Unfortunately, when a couple is involved in a toxic relationship that is marked by codependency, emotional violence, or domestic abuse, it can be emotionally and physically damaging and sometimes even fatal.  Finding the strength to leave a negative relationship and seek counseling can result in a gradual recovery of physical and emotional health for abused individuals and their loved ones.  This video program contains graphic material relating to domestic abuse that may not be suitable for all audiences.  Teachers are encouraged to review this program before using it in their classroom.

Runtime: 27 mins

Many people have one bad date after another. Does this sound familiar? Anyone can have the healthy, loving relationship they have been looking for. This book contains exercises, quizzes, and other tools to help you evaluate yourself. It will show you how to locate specific areas of your personality that have caused you to choose the wrong person, stay in bad relationships, or destroy good ones. When you finally understand why you chose the wrong type of person, you'll learn how to choose and attract the right person. This book will help you do this and more.

Pages: 288

This box set of two books, For Women Only, and For Men Only, is finally available.  It's the perfect resource that will get couples talking together about what they really need, but also what they want from each other.  For Women Only, was well received by many women who were excited to find out what men are really thinking about.  A couple of years later, For Men Only provided a revealing, opposing view, with clear-cut revelations for men about the amazingly mysterious ways of females.

Pages:  189

In this important video, the dangers of AIDS are discussed in a frank and clear manner.  Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome has taken its toll on healthy human psychology.  In many young peoples minds, sex causes death, intimacy is dangerous and relationships end in destruction.  At-risk activities are discussed, with tips on how to avoid the danger.  This program will assure young viewers that human intimacy is normal, healthy, and desirable under the proper circumstances.  It will show young viewers that AIDS is a specific disease that can and should be avoided, and help to dispel fear and phobia to restore a healthy sense of sexuality in your young viewers.  The program takes a neutral stance while promoting safe, healthy lifestyle choices.  The Ideal for grades 7 to 12 - Study Guide included.

Runtime:  22 mins

As soon as we're born, all of the parts of our reproductive systems are in place, but we're unable to reproduce until puberty causes our bodies to undergo drastic changes.  Learn about GnRH, the hormone that initiates these changes, and understand why puberty happens to some people at nine and to others at fifteen.  Learn the names of the various parts of the male and female reproductive systems.  See what the individual organs look like and learn where they're located.  Understand how each organ in the reproductive system functions and see how the male and female systems work together to create a new life.

Runtime:  22 mins

This book addresses the practical issues that single people are faced with.  Reading by yourself, or with a group, Josh's lessons and advice get to the heart of romance and relationships.  In part one, he covers love, and gives a heart-piercing message about practicing love as God defines it, sincere and selfless.   In part two, he covers purity, which is a practical message on how to live a lifestyle of purity in an age of compromise.  In part three, he covers trust, with an inspiring and humorous message about placing trust in god and waiting for romance.  Finally, in part four, he covers how to have a realistic, biblical view of marriage, how to find the qualities you want in a life partner, and how to go from friendship to matrimony.

Pages:  221

This three part program includes engaging messages, plus never seen before bonus material from author and speaker, Joshua Harris, based on his best-selling book, I kissed Dating Goodbye.  His messages address the practical issues that single people are faced with.  Watching by yourself, or with a group, Josh's lessons and advice get to the heart of romance and relationships.  Part one covers Love:  A heart-piercing message about practicing love as God defines it, sincere and selfless.  Part two covers Purity: A practical message on how to live a lifestyle of purity in an age of compromise.  Finally, Part 3: Trust: Is an inspiring and humorous message about placing your hope in god and waiting for romance.   The video also includes 2 hours of bonus material based on his bestselling book,.

Runtime:  148 mins

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There are many people that like to tell lies or engage in sexual activity, but when does this normal activity become a pathological one?   Students are taught the differences between normal, healthy behaviors and those that are pathological.  In this video, you will find out how to recognize the signs of pathological lying, thrill seeking, kleptomania and sex addiction and discover ways to get help before it's too late.

Runtime:  27 mins

This video was adapted from an original play written by Daniel S. Kehde by Jaguar Educational and Producer/Director Greg Harpold.  Kehde and Harpold.  They have previously collaborated on award-winning educational dramas depicting teenage experiences with AIDS, date rape, disabilities, and hate crimes.  The program tells the story of a teen relationship that seems like love, but is eventually taken over by possessiveness, jealousy, and anger, and begins to take precedence over daily events such as school, homework, soccer practice, parties, and other friendships.  Throughout the program, viewers are introduced to the warning signs of an abusive relationship.  The age of the actors makes the program ideal for secondary school students, but it can also be used for a younger or a more general audience.  The story is reinforced by interview segments with domestic violence counselors who make connections between events in the drama and the patterns of abuse evident in real-life situations.  The video helps young people recognize the characteristics of a dangerous relationship, and makes the point that it is NEVER too late to get help.

Runtime: 43 mins

Early in your daughter's life is the perfect time for a talk about sex, since young women are often confused at this time in their life. They have many questions about their own values, dating, and sex. You can create the groundwork to help your daughter deal with the difficulties young women face by teaching her important values and truths during these early years. You'll develop a permanent bond and become someone who wants to help her manage the sensitive points in her life. The author understands how uncomfortable it can be to talk about the sensitive topic of sex. She will guide both you and your daughter through meaningful discussions to help establish values that will help guide her throughout her life. The book also provides a resource that will give you the confidence to talk candidly with your daughter.

Pages: 256

In our generally sex-obsessed, media driven society, the often inadequate teaching of sexual knowledge is one of the major reasons that teens engage in sexual activity.  Teens are too often motivated by curiosity and the pressure to perform sexually as expressed by friends, love and the media, rather than a healthy conscious desire and understanding of their sexual behaviors.  Teens need to learn how to manage their sexual feelings responsibly and be able to select a partner who will respect them so they can avoid the consequences of poor decision making and the resulting outcome. Hear from Real Teens as they discuss how they feel about Sexual Responsibility.

Runtime:  20 mins

Dating is a positive and enriching experience that will prepare teens for the future, and it's an important part of high school social life.  Unfortunately, dating has a darker side.  This video covers the dangers and potential negative aspects of dating.  The program emphasizes the importance of standing up for yourself in high school.  Students learn about the problems caused by gossip, as well as the pressure students face on and off a date.  It shows why "no" means "no!" and how to make your desires clear.  The program also covers the danger and risks of drugs and alcohol on a date -- and why these substances can ruin a teen's life.   Finally, the program discusses the issue of teen intimacy and sex and how viewers can make the right choices for their own morality.  Teens in this program show us why this knowledge is an essential survival guide to today's teens.

Runtime:  19 mins

Many teenage girls that decide to engage in sexual activity may be hoping for a special, loving bond, or may just be seeking the approval of their peers.  Only a few become intimately involved because they want to have a baby.   Unfortunately, though, motherhood is often the end result of a hasty and imprudent romantic relationship.  In this video, you'll learn about the harsh realities of teenage pregnancy.

Runtime:  23 mins

For many, experiencing periods of change can be quite upsetting, but change is a normal part of life.  Young people are already struggling to attain adulthood, but the strange feelings and strong desires can begin to overwhelm all rational thought.  In this video, you will see how and why these events are happening, and this can be helpful during the process of growing to adulthood.  The reason for a great deal of teen turmoil may be traced to simple, natural chemical reactions within the body known as hormones.

Runtime:  30 mins

As today's teens undergo rapid changes and are transformed into young adults, they worry that their own development is not keeping up with what is considered normal.  Some become very self-conscious, or even embarrassed by the signs of sexual development.  Girls may become obsessive about their weight, while boys may feel the cultural pressure to 'bulk up.'  Some teens develop body dimorphic disorder and become obsessed with a perceived physical flaw.  Learn why physical attributes are superficial and understand why it is more important to base self-esteem on accomplishments, talents and character attributes.

Runtime:  18 mins

Many teens believe that they will be unaffected by the consequences of risky behavior, until they watch this video and are provided a dose of realism.  The issues concerning teens and sexual activity are addressed in a straightforward fashion.  They will learn about several unsavory infections that can be acquired by those who engage in sex without using adequate protection.

Runtime:  60 mins

Many of us know that teenagers and rebellion go together.  Unfortunately, some teen rebellions become violent and dangerous.  In this video, you'll see why some teens turn to drugs, sex and crime as a way of rebelling against their peers, parents, religion and society.   Also, you'll find out about constructive ways teens can declare their independence without causing harm to themselves or others.

Runtime:  26 mins

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When teens begin dating, they need to make important decisions about physical intimacy, perhaps even as soon as the first date.  By examining the risks that sexual activity poses to a young person's health and emotional well-being, as well as achieving future goals, it becomes apparent that the decision to remain abstinent is an excellent one.  The most difficult part of the decision is being comfortable with the limits you decide upon and clearly conveying your boundaries to others.

Runtime:  25 mins

The question that troubles teens today is should they have sex, or not.   The media messages seem to constantly declare that everyone everywhere is sexually active, and this is simply not true.  Many teens have given in to the pressure to have sex, and many have later regretted doing so.  Young people are wisely deciding to put off sexual relationships until they are more mature, at which time they'll be better able to deal with the emotional commitment that should accompany intimacy.   In this video, you'll learn about the benefits of abstinence and make decisions about sex that are based upon careful considerations.  If you spend time thinking about sexual activity before you're confronted with the temptation, you'll be a lot less likely to act on impulse.

Runtime:  19 mins