Launch into Learning http://launchintolearning.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:05:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Recession http://launchintolearning.org/recession/ http://launchintolearning.org/recession/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:47:20 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/recession/ Recession Buster!

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]]> http://launchintolearning.org/recession/feed/ 0 Max and Friends DVD’s http://launchintolearning.org/max-and-friends-dvds/ http://launchintolearning.org/max-and-friends-dvds/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:45:40 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/?p=119 “… This would be ideal for a pre-school/reception aged child who has recently learned to imitate and follow simple instructions. It would definitely suit families who are running ABA programmes, and would provide an aid to generalising table work. Archie is non-verbal, severely autistic and this did hold his attention from the first playing. That is quite unusual for him, so definitely something worth considering even if your child doesn’t seem quite ready. There are some sample video clips on their website. I played them to Archie a few times to assess his reaction before deciding to order… ” (Read More…)
aut2bsafe.squarespace.com, April 24, 2007

]]> http://launchintolearning.org/max-and-friends-dvds/feed/ 0 Watching videos can help children with autism learn social skills http://launchintolearning.org/watching-videos-can-help-children-with-autism-learn-social-skills/ http://launchintolearning.org/watching-videos-can-help-children-with-autism-learn-social-skills/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:45:16 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/?p=117 “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. Lead researcher Scott Bellini said these findings will help to identify video modeling as a worthwhile strategy for educators and child development professionals in a field lacking proven methods of treatment. ” (Read More…)
Indiana University, March 29, 2007

]]> http://launchintolearning.org/watching-videos-can-help-children-with-autism-learn-social-skills/feed/ 0 http://launchintolearning.org/114/ http://launchintolearning.org/114/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:40:41 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/114/ “An effective tool for teaching children with autism. My students request Max and Friends as a reward.”
Theresa McGuire
Special Education Teacher.

]]> http://launchintolearning.org/114/feed/ 0 http://launchintolearning.org/113/ http://launchintolearning.org/113/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:40:16 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/113/ “I trialed the program with a group of four six-year-old children, two of whom have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
All the children were extremely interested from the first viewing, giving Max their full attention. The combination of action and music and level of interactivity ensured the appeal lasted the length of the session with all children remaining engaged and on-task. This successful ‘first-look’ at the program meant that subsequent sessions were positively anticipated by all 4 children. Television is viewed as a ‘relaxation’ activity by children and so they approached the Max and Friends sessions as if it was play. They were eager and willing to participate.
I found the program easy to follow, effortless to implement and use, and to have highly beneficial outcomes for children with or without autism and related developmental disorders. What’s more, all four children in the group are beginning to be able to generalize their new skills.”
- Nelle Frances, educator and author of books for children with autism.

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Leslie R., parent.

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Anthony A., parent.

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Charmaine C., parent.

]]> http://launchintolearning.org/110/feed/ 0 http://launchintolearning.org/109/ http://launchintolearning.org/109/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:38:50 +0000 admin http://lil.tulipcloud.com/109/ “I watched the program once alone and then again with my son, Michael, who has Autism. Michael soon became an active participant in the sequences contained on the DVDs. It was delightful to watch him interact with Max & Friends. At first glance, I was impressed at the sturdiness and physical quality of the series. After further review, I found the entire series to be superbly crafted – to the point of perfection.”
Jackie Igafo-Te’o, Bridges4Kids
http://earlychildhoodmichigan.org/articles/4-05/IgafoTeo6-16-05.htm

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-Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Editor-in-Chief, Autism Spectrum Quarterly

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