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."

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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