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/
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Video Modeling
DVDs and Resources
Autism
& Asperger's DVDs

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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.
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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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Coming in July, 2009: Model Me Confidence
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Includes bonus DVD on bullying geared toward parents, schools,
and therapists, featuring Asperger's guru Nick Dubin. Mr. Dubin speaks
on a number of important issues affecting the ASD community. His primary
speciality is in the area of bullying prevention and Autism. Sample from
bonus DVD on Bully Prevention Techniques
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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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COMING SOON.

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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