Comments on: Improving Speech and Language in Children with Autism using Video Modeling

By: 3 wheeler buggy

3 wheeler buggy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:26:52 +0000

You cannot believe how long ive been searching for something like this. Scrolled through 6 pages of Google results and couldn’t find anything. One search on Bing. There you are!… Really have to start using it more often!

By: Monique Simpson

Monique Simpson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:36:49 +0000

Thanks Lisa. I’m so jealous about the 3Gs. We have the earlier model (with no video), but have still managed to get some of Siena’s favourite tv shows and DVDs on it for her to watch, which I have to agree is BRILLIANT! Great idea about using it for video modeling.

Keeping things simple and easy to understand is something I always try to incorporate into my therapy and training resources. For most parents autism is a totally new world, with it’s own lingo and language which can be very confusing and is just another barrier in the way of them being able to help their child. So I completely agree that parents should NOT require a university degree simply to understand their own child!

By: Monique Simpson

Monique Simpson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:26:01 +0000

Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the kind words. It’s truly wonderful when they start expressing their thoughts and feelings through their language. I’m very happy for the progress you’re making. Keep it up!

By: Monique Simpson

Monique Simpson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:17:03 +0000

Good idea Kami. This is what I love to see, creative parents who are willing to get in there and give anything a go. Let me know how it goes!

By: Monique Simpson

Monique Simpson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:14:46 +0000

You’re welcome.

By: lisadom

lisadom — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:52:03 +0000

Hey Monique, we are doing a bit of video modeling using the iPhone 3GS which has a video function (finally) the screen is perfect for viewing straight away. And it uploads very quickly. Plus the kids really love it.

I showed your DVD 2 to a newbie parent who is going for assessment next week. She really “got” why and what her son’s sensory behaviours are about as a result, and especially liked the jargon explanations. You shouldn’t have to get a university education to understand a professional working with your child, but that is how some of them communicate – whether intentionally or not.

So your approach is very refreshing! xx

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:57:05 +0000

I have actually done video modeling with my two boys both on the autistic spectrum. I have found however that using the Watch Me Learn dvd’s are the best thus far. My boys learn through imitation of other children. They see the child on the Watch Me Learn dvd do an activity and they imitate. The Watch Me Learn dvd collection is the best I have ever used with my boys. They have learned how to tie their shoes, play tag and hide and seek, duck duck goose, how to greet a peer, how to interact socially with other children, and how to act appropriately on a bus. I would encourage any mom that is looking for that special something that will “work” to try the Watch Me Learn dvd collection. www.watchmelearn.com. These dvd’s were created by a mom, (Mary Beth Palo) that has a son with autism. He learned through her dvd’s and my boys have as well!!! I can’t say enough good things about video modeling and the Watch Me Learn dvd’s!!!!!
Denise

By: Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:29:45 +0000

Hello Monique,
Congratulations on your pregnancy :0)
I am really enjoying your video tips.
The video modelling one was really good because my son Henry has started paying much more attention to my mouth when I talk and his own and practices different movements in the mirror!
At the beginning of the year he was making groaning sounds now he has a wide range of babbling including some sounds which he uses in context eg na na na for no.
It is lovely to see him becoming more social with his langauage.
You do a wonderful job thank you so much.
Jennifer Smith (Henry’s Mum )

By: Leesa

Leesa — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:01:41 +0000

‘Speech sounds on cue’ has been effective, it also has australian voices. I take the mouth close ups and use them with youtube or family videos.I add sound effects from The Simpons as well. I use video to show social situations as well. If any one knows of any video modelling sites can they let me know please.

By: Kami

Kami — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:37:13 +0000

While I won’t necessarily be using this process myself, it seems very useful and inspired me to try something similar using my cue cards. Instead of using my sons generic cue cards, I am going to make them look like dominoes, something he really likes. I’m hoping that will increase his motivation.