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The program teaches acceptable behavior and
appropriate social interaction to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) and other learning difficulties, assisting with structured activities
related to the classroom, group work , and physical education, and unstructured
scenarios in places like the hallway and the locker room ."
Neal Baer, executive producer of "Law + Order: SVU" and former executive
producer of "ER ," was also presented with a special award for his work in
bringing mental health issues into the mainstream.
Shields recently wrote a book about her experiences with postpartum
depression .

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socialskillbuilder.com. "Positive portrayals show the nation that people with
mental health problems do live, learn, work and fully participate in the
American community.

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ASD, which is usually diagnosed during early childhood, represents a group
of developmental disabilities that includes Autism, Pervasive Developmental
Disorder, and Aspergers Syndrome.

'The Aviator ' 'ER ' 'Monk' and 'Huff' Win Voice Awards; Brooke Shields Maurice Benard and Univision Honored

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Hartley , both of whom were diagnosed with bipolar disorder, are outspoken
advocates for mental health awareness .

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Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), a part of the U.
"Stigma is one of the major barriers to mental health care in America,"
said Power.

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This inadequacy often results in anxiety ,
depression, social avoidance, academic difficulties, and problematic peer
interactions.samhsa .

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.

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, Social Skill Builder, a company
that creates educational software to help developmentally-challenged children
acquire social skills, today announced the availability of the new CD-ROMs
School Rules! Volumes 1 + 2. "Programs like School Rules! are more effective because they
imitate real life situations where teens interact with peers . Department of Health and
Human Services.

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The US National Institute of Health
estimates that one American child in 250 is affected with ASD, compared with
one in 10,000 a decade ago.gov/voiceawards .

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Speech pathologists' interactive software programs teach critical social
skills to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

LEESBURG, Va.
Unlike their peers, children with ASD do not acquire basic social skills,
such as sharing conversation and maintaining eye contact , through general
experience and observation.
Non-technology based training methods do help kids with ASD to some extent,
but our clients' needs required that we take our approach to the next level ,"
said Laurie Jacobs, a practicing speech pathologist and co-founder of Social
Skill Builder.

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A 2004 Virginia Public Schools study proved that Social Skill Builder
software dramatically increased children with ASD's socialization, daily
living skills, and communication. The event was held at the Skirball Cultural Center's Ahmanson
Ballroom in Los Angeles California. Emmy Award winner Benard, who has bipolar disorder, is best known
for his portrayal of Sonny Corinthos on "General Hospital"..
"The entertainment industry is a powerful vehicle for helping shape public
opinion ," said Curie.
Program partners of the Voice Awards include: the American Psychiatric
Foundation , the American Psychological Association, the National Association
of State Mental Health Program Directors and the Mental Health Media
Partnership
The Voice Awards are part of SAMHSA's Elimination of Barriers Initiative
(EBI), a collaborative pilot effort between SAMHSA and eight state mental
health authorities in California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.allmentalhealth.S.

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WASHINGTON, The writers and producers of "The
Aviator ," "ER," "Monk" and "Scrubs" were honored for their positive portrayals
of people with mental health problems at the Voice Awards last night. In
addition, actors Brooke Shields and Maurice Benard and Spanish language
television network Univision were honored by the federal government for their
activities on behalf of mental health awareness, and writer/producer Neal Baer
received a special Career Achievement Award at the gala awards ceremony hosted
by Mariette Hartley and Kathleen Sullivan. Department of Health and Human Services, the
Voice Awards recognized film, TV and radio writers and producers who have
created positive, accurate and dignified portrayals of people with mental
health problems .

The directories in this category are mainly resources for finding mental health information .

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extensive coverage to mental health awareness through its "Salud es Vida .

Curie and SAMHSA's Center for Mental
Health Services Director A."
In addition to the entertainment awards, the Voice Awards recognized
mental health advocates across the country for their efforts to expand public
understanding that mental health problems exist in every community and affect
almost every family in the United States. Department of Health
and Human Services, the communications and entertainment fields, and people
who have personally experienced mental illnesses.

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Baer co-created the
character of Maggie Lockhart (Sally Field), a woman who faces and ultimately
recovers from schizophrenia, on NBC's "ER," and as executive producer of "Law
and Order: Special Victims Unit" has created several characters with mental
health problems..

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Sullivan is also a member of SAMHSA's
National Advisory Council.

A directory is a guide or list of resources , not an individual business.

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SAMHSA Administrator Charles G.

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"The software's interactive video sequences provide opportunities to
pause, replay, and discuss information so teens can understand the scenarios
and carry learning into everyday life," said Austin-based public school speech
therapist Karen Vinson.

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newscom. Kathryn Power participated in the event. The state EBI initiatives work in
partnership with mental health consumers, family members, advocates,
providers, and a range of national and state mental health organizations.

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(Photo: http://www.
Writers and producers from more than 50 productions were nominated for
Voice Awards.."
Entertainment professionals who created original television, film and
radio productions with an initial public release between January 1, 2003, and
December 31, 2004 were eligible for nomination. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention,
addictions treatment and mental health service delivery systems.

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The results of a national study will be
released later this year.S.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050721/DCTH004-a
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ABOUT SOCIAL SKILL BUILDER
Founded by speech pathologists Jennifer Jacobs M. CCC-SLP and Laurie
Jacobs M.

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New Technology Eases Social Impact of Developmental Disorders

"The lessons hit home, and kids can have fun with
them in a safe, non-threatening environment. For more information, please visit http://www. From this group, writers and producers of the following
productions were named as Voice Award winners: "The Aviator," "ER," "Huff,"
"Larry King Live," "Monk," "People Say I'm Crazy," "Scrubs," "Stateside,"
"Strong Medicine," and "There's No Such Thing As Crazy.S.

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"Adolescence is one of the most difficult times to teach social
communication due to the subtle social cues associated with this life stage."
Social Skill Builder's series includes five CD-ROMs and is designed for
speech and occupational therapists, educators , counselors, psychologists, and
parents.
Enterate!" (Health Is Life . "The Voice Awards also recognize the people who are working to
counter stigma and ensure that help is available to those in need of care.

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CCC-SLP in 1999, Social Skill Builder provides interactive
software tools for teaching social skills to children affected by Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other language/learning difficulties . The
programs, which include the CD-ROMs The Birthday Party, My School Day, My
Community, and School Rules!, instruct children on the "rules" of social
communication and address everything from appropriate social touch and body
space and speech volume to appropriate classroom behavior and lunchtime
interaction. Inform Yourself!) initiative. Their productions were
reviewed by a panel of judges that included mental health advocates and
professionals, as well as representatives from the U. For
more information about the Voice Awards or the EBI visit
http://www.

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