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For Immediate Release: September 8, 2009

Beyond bullying: new DVD models self-confidence skills for children with autism spectrum disorders

Bullying is often an issue for children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Building confidence in these children not only helps prevent bullying, it also instills in them the courage to make good decisions that will last a lifetime. Model Me Kids®, LLC, the producer of the popular Model Me Kids® educational video series, has just introduced a new DVD package to help children 9 to 17 years of age learn skills for building self-esteem.

Model Me Confidence™ shows children acting out an appropriate behavior in a real-world situation. Skills covered include: Self-Advocacy, Peer Pressure, Choosing Friends, Building Strengths, Visualization, Positive Self-Talk, Scripting, Stay With Others, Telling Isn't Tattling, and Walk Tall. The producers of Model Me Kids® also realized that building self-confidence in children with autism spectrum disorders is a team effort, which is why the DVD package includes a bonus video for parents and educators. The video features Asperger’s guru Nick Dubin. Mr. Dubin, an adult with Asperger Syndrome, talks about ideas for preventing bullying. He is joined by school psychologist Erica Edelman, Ph.D. who shares bullying prevention tips for educators supporting children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

For more information about Model Me Confidence™ and links to video modeling studies in children with Autism, visit the Model Me Kids® website.

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