Video Modeling Mini Institute

What is Video Modeling?
Video modeling is an intervention/strategy that is used with students with Autism. Video modeling can help with:

  • Observing correct behavior
  • Teaching imaginative play skills
  • Teaching perspective taking
  • Increasing existing positive behaviors
  • Modeling, then teaching imitative play
  • Preparing for a new event or activity

Video Modeling: Why does it work for children with Autism?

  • Over selective attention
  • Restricted field of focus
  • Preference for visual stimuli particularly by the screen
  • Cost effective instruction
  • Realistic contexts
  • Avoids face to face interactions

Behaviors taught through Video Modeling:

  • Behaviors
  • Motor skills
  • Mood and self-esteem
  • Social and language skills
  • Expressive language in environments
  • Verbal responding and imitation
  • Making requests
  • Increasing social interactions

Teaching the targeted skills:
  • Direct instruction
  • Role-playing
  • Games/Therapy
  • Imitation
  • Video Modeling
Equipment:
  • Phone, video camera, computer
  • Students
Video modeling steps:

  • Identify the skill to be learned
  • Plan what content to video
  • Know the equipment
  • Determine how to use the video for instruction

Video Self Modeling:

  • Video showing a person performing only desired behaviors
  • The person is subject of their video (watching themselves)
  • All negative behaviors are removed through editing
  • One type of Video Modeling

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