Testimonials
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Jeffrey's Report on "Time for School." Jeffrey is
a 10-year old boy with Autism:
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Review By MAAP
Services
"Both Susan Moreno (Director of MAAP Services) and I
had the opportunity to review these videos and we were both
very impressed with the quality. The videos are great not
only because the skills are modeled by peers, but also because
the skills are broken down step by step and then reviewed
using the storyboards which have actual pictures of the scenes
depicted in the video. They also use arrows and other graphics
to draw the viewers' attention to the certain cue or body
language used in the social skill. We also like that each
social skill (or chapter) is only a few minutes in duration.
This allows multiple viewings of the same chapter for repetition
in a very short amount of time. Both Susan and I highly recommend
these videos for schools and/or use at home."
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by Lara Blanchard, M.A., BCBA of MAAP Services (pdf)
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Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome
"We discussed
the social skills in the video and they remembered everything"
"I wanted to tell you that I showed the Time for School
video to my students and they loved it! We discussed the social
skills in the video after watching it and they remembered
everything. They talked about it all day long! I also printed
the pictures (small) from the additional CD that went along
with the video and hung them at each student's desk so they
can refer to the social rules when needed. They were so excited
to have their own 'poster'". -Cindy
Glew, Autistic Support Teacher, Grades 2-5
A Special Education
Professor Says...
"I finally found the time to watch the Model Me Kids
DVDs and I'm glad that I did so. Model Me Kids videos provide
a valuable resource for teaching children appropriate behaviors
that will serve them well in school and other group situations.
I can imagine teachers making use of these video vignettes
as part of their planned social skills instruction, or in
a spontaneous manner during a teachable moment. Thanks for
sharing them with me. I look forward to seeing the new one
presently in development."
- Tom
McIntyre ("Dr. Mac"), Professor and Coordinator
of the Graduate Program in Behavior Disorders, Department
of Special Education, Hunter College, NY & www.BehaviorAdvisor.com
Webmaster
"Professional"
"My daughter loves this video. She has already watched three
times since late yesterday... It is so professional and even
I enjoyed it. I have gotten so many things in the last 3 years
that were such a waste of money for her that I feel so blessed
when she actually responds to something that is going to help
her! I can't wait for the next one to come out."
-Shelley, Mother of 5-year old, Texas
"Easy-To-Follow
Rules"
"Time for School is a terrific video with easy-to-follow
rules for classroom and playground interaction. My child loved
it!"
-Amy, mother of 7 year old, Maryland
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"Wanted
to watch again"
"My 3-year old watched the DVD three times last night
and still wanted to watch again. Thanks for your great service."
-Lisa, mother, Utah
"An excellent
video"
"An excellent video called 'Time for School' is available
from a company called Model Me Kids that shows students exactly
how to perform a particular social skill..."
Laura
Candler, Teacher and webmaster
"Recommend
this video to the school"
"I just recently ordered the video 'Time for School'.
What an excellent video. I have a child with Aspergers. He
meets with the shool psychologist weekly in a small group
for social skills practice. I will recommend this video to
the school".
- Joan T., Connecticut
"Helped my
son tremendously!"
I am interested in purchasing the Conversation Cues DVD.
I have the other 3 DVDs and think they are WONDERFUL! Please
contact me as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for
the great work that you are doing. It has helped my son tremendously!
- Diane
"'Time for
School' is Awesome"
"I am a parent and my son is HFA [High Functioning Autism]
and in 2nd grade. The school he attends is the central school
for autistic children in our County. I am also the chairperson
of the special ed advisory council and we are starting a peer
mentoring program in our county. I have a copy of your "Time
for School" and it is awesome."
- Sue M., Morgantown, West Virginia
What a Speech-Language
Pathologist Says:
"I just wanted to let you know that we really love the
DVDs that we just purchased from you! We have a pediatric
private practice and our SLP staff is thrilled with them.
We like how a child clearly states the "rules" and why (i.e.
"I listen to adults and teachers when they tell me do something.
I like to know what it is I should be doing. I do not wait
when someone tells me to do something, I do it right away...")
and then they show an example of what they just talked about.
Thank you so much for making them!"
- Patti Hamaguchi, Author of Childhood Speech-Language
& Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know
Director, Hamaguchi
& Associates Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists, Inc.
What a Social
Worker Says...
"I love your video. It is an excellent tool for my Asperger's
social skills group."
-Caron Starobin, LCSW-C, Group Therapist for boys with Asperger
Syndrome
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A Mother Writes...
"My daughter loves your dvds and I am sure many other
children do as well. These dvds are so important and really
work. After viewing the conversation dvd, my daughter actually
practiced (without prompting) eye contact and has improved
greatly! You are positively affecting this community and I
applaud your efforts!" -Marie, New Jersey
A Fan Letter
Dear Model Me Kids:
My name is Adam, and my Mom got your videos for me, and they
are great. I am a grade 3 student and I love to learn and
your movies I'd say are a 10 out of 10. In Time for a Playdate
I learned that I should stay with my friend all the time and
if I don't they will become sad. I also learned to talk on
topic, and I believe I can now do it. So I'd like to become
one of your Model Me Kids team members. Because I want to
be in Hollywood! Just kidding, anyway I want everybody in
my family to be proud of me and the Model Me Kids team.
Sincerely,
Adam
Age 9
Teacher Review
of Extra Resources
"I just bought all of the DVD’s that you have for my class.
I love the Time for School Teaching Manual. When you have
the manual for the other 5 DVD’s, let me know. I would like
to invest in them as well." - Candace Diaz, Thunder Mtn. Elementary
School, Grand Junction, CO
What a Teacher
Says...
"I am very excited about finding these DVD's for my
autistic and asperger students. They present real kids with
practical everyday scenarios and dialogue that my kids are
missing. I know my students will be able to relate to these
lessons more because students their age are teaching them,
not adults preaching at them. The format is great--simple,
colorful and creative, but not too distracting. I can tell
that someone who understands the unique social needs of aspergers
created these lessons. They can be viewed with the parent
and student at home, or can be used in speech therapy sessions,
or in other small groups. As I work in an independent study
program, they are perfect for our needs. Thank you. I spent
many hours searching for resources, and am so happy to have
found these."
- Joanie Brown, Olive Grove Charter School, Los Olivos, California
"My Son Has
ADD/ADHD..."
"Your video series is great for ADD & ADHDers too.
My son has ADD/ADHD and has difficulty navigating social interactions.
I bought your series for his special ed teacher to use in
his social class. It is really great. Thank you. I think it
could be helpful to other parents of [children with] ADD &
ADHD."
-Theresa, Carlsbad, CA
What Another Mom
Says:
"I cannot believe how much your DVDs have helped my
son. They are an answer to prayer--in a big way! It was unbelievable
how he identified with each and every situation given in the
video. Finally something made sense to him! We try to coach
our Aspie kids through these circumstances, but until they
actually can watch it, the pieces of the puzzle do not quite
come together. I own Model Me Conversation Cues and Model
Me Friendship. I was so excited to see that you have Tips
& Tricks coming out soon! I cannot thank you enough!
- Holly Massman, Iowa
"Catches
Their Attention"
"Hi, just as an FYI..we purchased these 3 DVDs because
we thought they would be a good tool to have to teach proper
etiquette to children...and they really do. I understand you
created them for children with certain disorders but in all
honesty, all children should watch them because many of the
"lessons" taught are unfortunately vanishing now a days. My
children and my nieces and nephews love the DVDs. You should
see my nieces and nephews right after they see the DVDs ---they
are so polite! You should market them under proper children
etiquette category. The fact that children are the actors
is what catches their attention. Just thought I would give
you guys a thumbs up!"
-Mother of 7 year old
"For our
home ABA therapy team"
"Your DVDs are great! Our daughter (high-functioning
autism diagnosis) LOVES them and has learned so much from
these! We're looking forward to this 3rd DVD as well as any
other products you are working on. We make them mandatory
viewing for our home ABA therapy team."
-Karen Hofferber, Texas
"Thanks for
such a great product"
"I think the video is great. I love the fact that there
is no background music. He can concentrate on the video...I
have already implemented Stop, Look in the Eyes, and Listen
when I'm talking and it is starting to work. Thanks for such
a great product."
-Leanne, mother, North Carolina
"Our son
was captivated"
"Thanks for the DVD. It looks great! Our son was captivated,
and asked to keep watching when I showed it to him."
-Jennifer, mother of 10-year old, Massachusetts
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