Video Modeling Study

Teaching Complex Play Sequences to a Preschooler with Autism Using Video Modeling

"The identification of efficient teaching procedures to address imaginative play skills deficits commonly seen in children with autism is a challenge for those designing treatment programs. In the present study video modeling was used to teach play skills to a preschool child with autism. Videotaped play sequences included both verbal and motor responses. A multiple baseline across three response categories (tea party, shopping, and baking) was implemented to demonstrate experimental control. No experimenter implemented reinforcement or correction procedures were used during the intervention. Results showed that the video modeling intervention led to the rapid acquisition of both verbal and motor responses for all play sequences. The video modeling teaching procedure was shown to be an efficient technique for teaching relatively long sequences of responses in the absence of chaining procedures in relatively few teaching sessions. Additionally, the complex sequences of verbal and motor responses were acquired without the use of error correction procedures or explicit, experimenter implemented reinforcement contingencies."
-Patricia D'Ateno, Kathleen Mangiapanello, Bridget A. Taylor, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, Winter, 2003.

Video Modeling Effectiveness

"Two new studies at Indiana University demonstrate that videos depicting exemplary behaviors can be effective in helping children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills and daily living skills...Results from the meta-analysis indicate that both video modeling and VSM meet the Council for Exceptional Children's criteria for evidence-based practices. Improvements were most evident in the area of functional skills, followed by social-communication skills and behavioral functioning." - Bellini, S. & Akullian, J. (2007), A meta-analysis of video modeling and video self-modeling interventions for children and adolescents with ASD. Exceptional Children, 73, 261-28.

Using Video Modeling to Teach Perspective Taking to Children with Autism

"Perspective taking refers to the ability to attribute mental states of others in order to explain or predict behavior. In typically developing children, this skill develops around age 4 (Baron-Cohen, Leslie & Frith, 1985), but is delayed or absent in children with autism (Happe, 1994). In the present study, video modeling was used to teach perspective taking to 3 children with autism. A multiple baseline design across children and within child across tasks was used to assess learning. Generalization across un-trained similar stimuli was also assessed.

Video modeling was a fast and effective tool for teaching perspective taking tasks to children with autism, resulting in both stimulus and response generalization. These results concurred with previous research that perspective taking can be taught. However, unlike other studies, wider ranges of generalization were found."
-Marjorie Charlop-Christy, Ph.D. and Sabrina Daneshvar, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Summer 2003/

Video Modeling DVDs and Resources

Autism & Asperger's DVDs

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 Ages 9-17 read more | order
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 Ages 9-17 read more | order
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 Ages 9-17 read more | order
Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ Models skills for building confidence and preventing bullying through self-advocacy, choosing friends, positive self-talk, and more. Bonus DVD on bullying geared toward parents, schools, and therapists, featuring Asperger's guru Nick Dubin. DVD, bonus DVD, plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 read more | order

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 Ages 5-12 read more | order
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 Ages 5-12 read more | order
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 Ages 5-12 read more | order

Music Therapy Meets Video Modeling:

Model Me Faces & Emotions™ Demonstrates emotions and facial expression including happy, sad, tired, bored, & more. Narrated with songs by Music Therapist Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. Run Time: 27 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 2-8 read more | order

Model Me Going Places™ Models appropriate behavior in community locations including the hairdresser, grocery store, dentist, doctor, mall, and more. Narrated with songs by Music Therapist Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. Free supplementary iPhone/iPod app featuring locations from the DVD. Run Time: 42 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 2-8 read more | order

Teaching Manuals & Student Workbooks (Home and School)
The DVDs may be purchased alone. We also offer extra teaching resources for use with the DVDs: A teaching manual with lesson plans and progress charts. A social skills workbook with worksheets and activities. These may be used by parents in the home or by teachers/therapists in an educational setting.
Teachers: Use to build a social skills curriculum.
Parents: Reinforce skills presented in the videos.
Sold separately from DVDs.

Currently Available:
Time for School Teaching Manual: 132 non-reproducible pages, softcover
Time for School Student Workbook: 132 non-reproducible pages, softcover.

Model Me Conversation Cues Teaching Manual: 120 non-reproducible pages, softcover.
Model Me Conversation Cues Student Workbook: 140 non-reproducible pages, softcover.
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