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 DVDs & Software: Ages 2-17

Model Me Conversation Cues® DVD 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 learn more | order
Model Me Friendship™ DVD 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 learn more | order
Model Me Tips & Tricks™ DVD 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 learn more | order
Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ DVD Models skills for preventing bullying and building confidence through self-advocacy, choosing friends, positive self-talk, and more. Run Time: 63 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 learn more | order
Model Me Organization & Motivation™ DVD Models executive functioning skills such as planning ahead, seeing the big picture, learning from mistakes, & more. Run Time: 63 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Ages 9-17 learn more | order

New Software! Model Me Interactive™: Practicing Conversation Be part of the action! Customizable software combines video modeling teaching tools with the interactive capability of software and webcam technology. Feedback area allows teachers to comment on and grade a student's video recordings. CD-ROM plus QuickStart Guide For Ages 7-13 Windows or MAC learn more | order
Time for School™ DVD 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 learn more | order
Time for a Playdate™ DVD 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 learn more | order
I Can Do It!™ DVD 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 learn more | order