ABA

Model Me Kids is producing a how-to ABA video which will be released in 2008. Each dvd will come with a companion CD-Rom containing printable program sheets with program targets and data collection sheets.

ABA is an early intervention technique often used to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Model Me Kids ABA video will address pecific targets and the following topics:

- Prompting
- Reinforcement
- Data keeping
- Generalization
- Maintenance
- Mastery criteria

About Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA

ABA is a method of teaching skills to children with Autism. ABA involves breaking down skills into their smallest pieces, and teaching each part in a manner where the child is only successful. Positive reinforcement is used to motivate behavior. The basic concept is that if the child is successful, and rewarded for that success, the desired behavior will continue.

Assessment for generalization is an important component of an ABA program.

ABA involves one to one teaching in a structured environment. Data is kept on "trials" to determine mastery of a skill. Once mastered, a new skill is introduced and mastered skills are "maintained."

Time for School™
Topics include: listen to the teacher, share, sit quietly, take turns, show interest in others, playground, & more.
Run Time: 61 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Kindergarten through 5th grade
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Time for a Playdate™
Topics include: greet friend, losing, answer, play his way, eye contact, clean up, say goodbye & more.
Run Time: 67 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Kindergarten through 5th grade
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I Can Do It!™
Models appropriate behavior in stressful situations, including waiting, transitions, birthday parties, handling criticism, & more.
Run Time: 53 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Kindergarten through 5th grade
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Model Me Conversation Cues®
Models nonverbal cues, how and when to start a conversation, maintain conversation, turn-taking in conversation, & more.
Run Time: 68 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Upper Elementary, Middle, & High School
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Model Me Friendship™
Models social skills involved in initiating and maintaining a friendship including: compromise, invite, handling rejection, team sports, empathy, and more.
Run Time: 75 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Upper Elementary, Middle, & High School
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Model Me Tips & Tricks™
Models social skills such as using tact, appropriate voice modulation, good hygiene, asking for help, sense of humor, and more.
Run Time: 67 min.
DVD plus free photo CD
For Upper Elementary, Middle, & High School
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Teaching Manuals and Student Workbooks
Extra teaching resources for each of the Model Me Kids DVDs: A Teaching Manual with lesson plans and progress charts. A student social skills workbook with worksheets and take-home materials.
Teachers: Use to build a social skills curriculum.
Parents: Use to structure home-based instruction and reinforce skills presented in the videos.
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