Independent Living Services plans to send a therapist to Watch to Learn: Using Multimedia and Video Modeling (MM-VM) for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders, a training session presented by Easter Seals of Arkansas Friday, August 13.
The focus of this session will be :
- Why social and functional skills instruction is beneficial to a person with an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
- Various functions of video modeling and a 5 step process in how to plan systematic, behaviorally focused instruction using video modeling
- Models and tools for using video modeling, practice planning, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the intervention
- How to utilize digital cameras, camcorders, computers, microphones and the internet to create videos for implementing this methodology
- The research and resources available that support the effectiveness of video modeling
What is video modeling?
Video modeling is a form of observational learning in which desired behaviors are learned by watching a video demonstration and then imitating of the behavior of the model. In video self-modeling (VSM), individuals observe themselves performing a behavior successfully on video, and then imitate the targeted behavior. Video modeling has been used to teach many skills, including social skills, communication, and athletic performance; it has shown promise as an intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Presenters
Bryan Ayres
Bryan Ayres, M.Ed., ATP is a licensed general and special educator, and currently the Director of the Technology and Curriculum Access Center at Easter Seals of Arkansas. He has over 29 years of experience working with children, youth and adults with a variety of disabilities.
Bryan holds degrees from Henderson State University (BME, 83) in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (M.Ed., 87) in Special Education with an emphasis in severe disabilities and applied behavior analysis.
Bryan is also an Assistive Technology Professional certified by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). His special interests include assistive and adaptive technologies, universal design for learning, and curriculum and assessment access. he presents trainings in local, statewide and national venues.
Sharon LeBlanc
Sharon LeBlanc currently serves as Education Consultant for the Technology and Curriculum Access Center at Easter Seals of Arkansas. She holds degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She has worked with children and adults with special needs for over 25 years.
Sharon has worked as an administrator, special educator and developmental therapist. In addition, Sharon was the co-coordinator for a grant funded by the National Science Foundation that focused on incorporating science activities in the special education classroom. Sharon has presented workshops throughout the state of Arkansas in her role as an Education Consultant for the Technology and Curriculum Access Center.
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