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Model Me Kids Teaching Manuals are a complement to its video modeling videos and help extend the lessons taught in the videos. These resources help teach social skills at home, in a classroom, social skills group, or other teaching setting -
This DVD examines video modeling as an evidence-based method of improving social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often have social skills deficits that interfere with success. Video modeling has been found to be an efficient and effective method of teaching social skills to children with ASD. We address how to implement a video modeling program, pairing video modeling with other social skills training approaches, and strategies for generalization of skills. -
The Model Me Faces & Emotions™ video presents a variety of faces and emotions featuring children ages 2-8. Each scene lasts between 1-2 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the emotion shown. Each emotion is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps promote generalization. Recommended for ages 2-8 -
Copy 1 of 2 The Model Me Conversation Cues™ video features middle and high school-aged children demonstrating social skills at school and in the community. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught. Hosted by teenagers from the video who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each conversation skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for ages 9-17 -
This is an actual "Carol Gray Social Stories Workshop." In this three-hour presentation, Carol explains the genesis of her concept of social stories and leads the audience through exercises so, by the end of the video, you can easily write your own social stories. The accompanying handout booklet offers an outline of the presentation and statements and illustrations from Carol Gray's The New Social Story Book Illustrated Edition. The booklet is helpful while watching the video. -
Do you want to begin or enhance a program to help young people successfully transition to college and careers? Do you want to reduce preparation time by starting with materials and forms that have been created by a successful program? This book was written for you! It can help you create summer study, work-based learning, and e-mentoring programs for youth. Key considerations are highlighted to help you get started in developing programs that include computer technology access, peer and mentor support, college preparation activities, and work-based learning. Organizational details shared in this book have been implemented for more than fourteen years at the University of Washington in Seattle. Applying these practices can promote the development of self-determination and technology skills that contribute to success in college, careers, and independent living. Chapter One provides an overview of research that supports DO-IT practices. The chapters that follow share how DO-IT employs evidence-based practices in a cohesive set of programs and activities for students who have disabilities. Within those chapters you will see how -
This boxed curriculum contains teacher guides, student workbooks, cards, music, and supplemental materials for teaching handwriting to students from pre-k to 4th grade. -
Looking for an engaging way to teach social awareness and self-regulation? Superflex, to the rescue! Kids around the world are having fun learning strategies and practicing new skills to boost their “Superflex powers,” so they don’t realize they’re improving their self-regulation and flexible-thinking abilities! -
Felt and plastic choice boards that can be used with PECS pictures, vocabulary cards, visual choices, etc. -
The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green interchangeable switch tops and a snap on clear symbol holder. -
Made for persons with moderate to severe upper extremity and motor disabilities. This switch features a 4.5-in/11.5-cm target area that can be activated with just 5.3-oz/150-g of force. -
Its large target area and bright red color make this a great choice for those who are visually impaired. Simple to operate, this versatile switch lights up and vibrates when pressed, and will also activate an adapted toy or device. Inlcudes cord.
