Has anyone seen or used Model Me Kids DVD's to teach or improve Social Skills. I am thinking of ordering.

[ROGUEM]

Social Skills Come to Life Model Me Kids® videos demonstrate social skills by modeling peer behavior at school, on a playdate, at a birthday party, on the playground, at a library, at the dentist, restaurant, and more. Real children model and narrate each skill. DVDs for ages 2-17. Designed as a teaching tool for children, adolescents, and teenagers with Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD or NLD), and developmental delays, the videos are used by parents, teachers, and therapists. The videos are also helpful for teaching children with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome. Review By MAAP Services "Both Susan Moreno (Director of MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome) and I had the opportunity to review these videos and we were both very impressed with the quality. The videos are great not only because the skills are modeled by peers, but also because the skills are broken down step by step and then reviewed using the storyboards which have actual pictures of the scenes depicted in the video. They also use arrows and other graphics to draw the viewers' attention to the certain cue or body language used in the social skill. We also like that each social skill (or chapter) is only a few minutes in duration. This allows multiple viewings of the same chapter for repetition in a very short amount of time. Both Susan and I highly recommend these videos for schools and/or use at home." - Lara Blanchard, M.A., BCBA of MAAP Services (See full review) What a Mom Says: "I cannot believe how much your DVDs have helped my son. They are an answer to prayer--in a big way! It was unbelievable how he identified with each and every situation given in the video. Finally something made sense to him! We try to coach our Aspie kids through these circumstances, but until they actually can watch it, the pieces of the puzzle do not quite come together. I own Model Me Conversation Cues and Model Me Friendship. I was so excited to see that you have Tips & Tricks coming out soon! I cannot thank you enough!" - Holly Massman, Iowa W   Autism-Asperger's 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 FriendshipTM 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 & TricksTM 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 PreventionTM 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 & MotivationTM 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 Time for SchoolTM 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 PlaydateTM 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!TM 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 Model Me Faces & EmotionsTM DVD 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 learn more | order Model Me Going PlacesTM DVD 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 learn more | order   Teaching Manuals & Student Workbooks 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 Confidence & Bulling Prevention Teaching Manual: 120 non-reproducible pages, softcover. Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention Student Workbook: 120 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. Model Me Friendship Teaching Manual: 130 non-reproducible pages, softcover. Model Me Friendship Student Workbook: 120 non-reproducible pages, softcover. read more | order

[RockinMama0608]

I have never heard of those movies, but if you try them, let us know how they are!

[marisab]

 Never heard of them but i am interested

[NatzarMom]

I would spend the money if they work! Please let me know!!

 

[JasonsMom2007]

I just downloaded the free ap but I'm too new to all of this to know if it will work

[Ela18]

Hi Michelle,

I have 3 of the videos.  If you want to borrow them you are welcome.  My son watched them a couple times but  declines to watch again.   Occasionally we will watch a short section.   They are helpful. Unfortunately the library will not carry them as the company forbids loan out.  The videos are really on 1/2 hour long each. 

You can email me.

Ela

[mallowcup17]

i have never heard of them but thank you for the info they definitely may be useful at some point

[Mammybee]

A woman on my other group used them with her son and she said he loved them, but felt they weren't interactive enough.  She prefers the ones from Social Skills Builder,  http://www.socialskillbuilder.com/ .

[ROGUEM]

 Thanks to all so answered.  I will check out the social skill builder ones.  Ela thank you for offering to let me borrow them, but with the twins I would be to afraid they might scratch them.  I kinda get from your tone you weren't impressed so I think I will keep looking.  Thank you so much for your offer, you are such a sweet person.

[Ela18]

Hi Michelle,

I just found the Sharing and Taking Turns    and  Handling Transitions and Changes videos from the Skill Building Buddies series at the library.  My son loved them and asked to see more in the series, but there is only 1 more on hygeine.  These were very good. A mix of cartoon and kid actors.   I liked this better than the Model Me Mine series and since it was at the library it was free!

Ela

Quoting ROGUEM:

 Thanks to all so answered.  I will check out the social skill builder ones.  Ela thank you for offering to let me borrow them, but with the twins I would be to afraid they might scratch them.  I kinda get from your tone you weren't impressed so I think I will keep looking.  Thank you so much for your offer, you are such a sweet person.

[thatgirl70]

I think we had the iPhone app for Model Me, it looks familiar. However, it also looks like the kiddo deleted it. Syncing my phone now so will see if it adds it back on.