About Model Me Kids

About the Model Me Kids® Team

Sue founded Model Me Kids® with a mission to produce high quality social skills videos and teaching tools for children with Autism and other developmental disablities. Prior to founding Model Me Kids, she worked as an ABA Therapist trained by CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children). Sue received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michele earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Cortland College. She received a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Adelphi University. Michele has been a Speech Language Pathologist for more than ten years and is currently at Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville, NY.

Music Therapist Rachel Rambach Rachel received her B.A. in Music at Rollins College and her Masters of Music Therapy from Illinois State University. She is a board-certified music therapist, specializing in work with children on the autism spectrum. Rachel created the music therapy program at the Hope Institute for Children & Families in Springfield, Illinois, where she works full time in addition to maintaining a private practice.

Deidre received her B.A. in Special Education, with a focus on Severe Disabilities, from the University of Maryland. She is currently obtaining her Masters degree in Autism and Severe Disabilities from Johns Hopkins University. Deidre has been working with children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders for fifteen years. She began her career in the Applied Behavior Analysis Program at the Ivymount School, Rockville, MD. Deidre is now a special education teacher at the Kennedy Krieger School, Baltimore, MD.

Kathleen earned her Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education from Dowling College. She has worked with children and adults with Autism in public schools, private agencies, as well as residential settings. Kathleen serves as the Internal Autism/Behavioral Consultant for Sayville School District in Sayville, NY. 

Jamell is a therapist for children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland. She earned a Master in Social Work (MSW) from the National Catholic School of Social Service and a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University. Jamell has been working with individuals with ASD for over 15 years and is the director of a Special Needs department at a private non-profit agency in Montgomery County.

Dr. Edelman received her B.S. from Cornell University, her M.A. from Tufts University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland School of Psychology. She has worked as a staff psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute (Johns Hopkins Hospital) with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Since 1991, Dr. Edelman has worked for the public school systems, and for the past 11 years has specialized in working with young children with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.

 

Naomi earned a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan. She received a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the MGH – Institute of Health Professions, while completing the clinical and academic requirements to become a Teacher of Reading. She has been a speech-language pathologist for 8 years and has worked with individuals on the Autism Spectrum for 12 years. Naomi currently works in the Model Asperger Program at the Ivymount School in Rockville, Maryland.

Beth received her B.A. in Psychology at Buffalo State College and her Masters of Education in School Counseling from the University at Buffalo. She is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor. Her background includes work with developmentally disabled children in residential and day program settings. Beth is currently the School Counselor at Warsaw Elementary School in Warsaw, NY and maintains a private practice as a Mental Health Counselor.

social skills videos

social skills videos

Social Skills Videos: Autism

Videos tailored for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) serve as tools in fostering communication, social interaction, and emotional understanding. These videos aim to address the diverse challenges individuals with ASD encounter in navigating social situations.One significant advantage of social skills videos is their ability to provide visual and structured guidance. This approach aligns with the preferred learning style of many individuals with ASD. Therefore, these videos feature clear and explicit demonstrations of social cues and appropriate conversational behaviors. In summary, by breaking down complex social scenarios into manageable segments, videos offer a systematic approach to learning and practicing social skills. Moreover, social skills videos create a safe and controlled environment for individuals with ASD to learn and rehearse social interactions.

Additionally, these videos often incorporate characters or role-play scenarios, depicting relatable situations that individuals with ASD may encounter in real life. By modeling appropriate social behaviors and responses, these videos help learners acquire and generalize social skills across various settings.

Social Skills Videos: Accessibility

Social skills training videos can be customized to cater to different age groups, developmental levels. Whether focusing on turn-taking, perspective-taking, recognizing emotions, or initiating conversations, these videos offer targeted interventions tailored to individual needs.

The accessibility and convenience of online platforms make social skills videos widely available, enabling individuals with ASD. This accessibility expands the reach of these valuable tools, empowering a broader community and promoting continuous learning and skill development.