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An evidence-based
curriculum for
General Education
K-12

Why This Matters

WE WELCOME YOU TO EXPLORE

We welcome you to explore and enjoy our materials: a documentary film, three short films, public service announcement, accompany lesson plans and overall ideas for supporting, loving and building life-long understanding and friendships for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through Terrence Patridge, the star of the documentary Bass Clef Bliss: Terrence’s Path, we learn about the diagnosis of Autism, and the gifts that come along with the introduction of amazing teachers, peers, and music. Although the awareness of Autism as a disability is increasing, there is still a great need in our schools and communities to support the students with ASD who struggle to make friendships with understanding peers. Our curriculum, Autism Is: The Interactive Classroom Experience, may be used in whole or in part to advance the understanding, the need for direct instruction and support, and develop meaningful friendships through peer awareness and training. The power behind this is the magic in Terrence and many kids with ASD. These unique individuals may communicate in different ways, but nonetheless bring smiles and warmth whenever you are near them.

Information

LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER

Our curriculum Autism Is: The Interactive Classroom Experience has been approved by the California Department of Education.

Knowledge

CREATING NEW A NEW PATH

UCSD’s yearlong research demonstrates that our curriculum addresses not only Autism and other special needs but also the issues of inclusion, appreciation of differences, social skills, bullying, and gun violence.

THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Insights

Information

LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER

Our curriculum Autism Is: The Interactive Classroom Experience has been approved by the California Department of Education.

Knowledge

CREATING NEW A NEW PATH

UCSD’s yearlong research demonstrates that our curriculum addresses not only Autism and other special needs but also the issues of inclusion, appreciation of differences, social skills, bullying, and gun violence.

THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Insights

Dr. Karen Kass

Ph.D. Yeshiva University

Dr. Grace Fantaroni

Professor of Special Education

Therese Davis

Public Relations

MEET THE

AUTHORS

Therese Davis, B.A. Public Relations, USC School of Journalism. Therese earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology and her M.F.A. in Creative writing from National University. She co-wrote and was featured in “Bass Clef Bliss: Terrence’s Path”, which chronicle’s her son Terrence’s journey with Autism, hope and music. Therese is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Dr. Grace Fantaroni is a Professor of Special Education at Point Loma Nazarene University. Prior to becoming an Autism and Educational Specialist, she taught students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities.

Dr. Kass, Ph.D. Yeshiva University, Masters Degree NYU, Baccalaureate Degree, Hofstra University. Dr. Kass specializes in Education, Special Education, Human Development and Psychology. She is a Board Certified Educational Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

EXECUTIVE

PRODUCERS

Dr. Michael Berlin

Patrick Scott

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Dr. Joshua Feder, MD

PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANT

Ph.D., Psychology & Education, Yeshiva University. Educator and Gerontologist, he has worked in Hospice, Riker’s Island Prison and Drug Rehab. Dr. Berlin, a longtime film and TV writer/producer has worked on numerous shows and features including Miami Vice, Cagney & Lacey and MacGyver and has written and Executive Produced Bass Clef Bliss: Terrence’s Path.

B.A. in Business Administration & Economics University of Redlands. Whether his team’s films are screened in the classroom, professional/medical organization, or a spiritual center – his passion is to help those impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder through heightening awareness and promoting inclusion. Director/Executive Producer Bass Clef Bliss: Terrence’s Path and Autism On The Border: Mother Warriors. Executive Producer El Abuelo and With Me.

Child and family psychiatrist who develops programs to support child development and resilience. Dr. Feder does research, develops technology, and he is active in policy advocacy on mental health and education. | Joshua D. Feder, MD, Child and Family Psychiatry https://www.joshuafedermd.com | Editor in Chief, The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report https://www.thecarlatreport.com | Author, The Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice. Carlat Publishing, 2018. | Medical Director, SymPlay Family Games for Autism, a division, of Quicksilver Software, Inc. | Adjunct Professor, Infant and Early Childhood Development, Fielding Graduate University

Inclusion, Disabilities and Autism Is:

PRESS & SCREENINGS

The Interactive Classroom Experience

Is centered around BASS CLEF BLISS: Terrence’s Path, a feature documentary about Terrence, and his mother Therese, who gain the courage to overcome fears that come with a heart-wrenching diagnosis. The result being a powerful bond between mother and son who rebuild their lives by doing small things with great love. Bass Clef Bliss: Terrence’s Path has been screened over 100 times to audiences in elementary schools, high schools, junior colleges, universities, mental health and drug rehab facilities, the Catholic Diocese and religious institutions everywhere from New York, Florida and Illinois to Texas and California.