*(DVD and VHS programs have
identical content, except the DVD offers
the option
of watching with
subtitles.)
Length: 43 Minutes (Distributed in the NTSC video
format primarily used in the United States and Canada.*)
We produced this manners video to show students
from upper elementary through high school how to act during some
of the most common interactions between people. It features
clear, straightforward demonstrations of appropriate and inappropriate
behavior -- and we added a dash of fun to keep adolescent attention spans engaged.
The
program covers: personal hygiene, conversations, introductions,
telephone and internet use, table manners, behavior for ladies and
gentlemen, manners in public, serving as a host and being a guest.
We devote a segment to each subject, so viewers can watch one
subject at a time, or play the entire video. While any student
will find it entertaining and helpful, the video should be
especially effective for young people who don't easily pick up
social skills by themselves, but need clear, specific examples
of appropriate manners and behaviors.
A
little fun can go a long way in helping your children add social
skills to their overall life skills.
We call it "Manners for the Real
World," because we focus on basic social
skills designed to help children and teenagers interact comfortably
with each other and adults in day-to-day situations.
Because we're describing,
demonstrating and reviewing specific situations, the video is also
attuned to the way many children with social skill deficits need to
absorb information. Click
here to learn more about how this video can be used in a program to
help children with conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and High
Functioning Autism master basic social skills.
So if you want your children to be
comfortable and confident in dealing with people, this video can give
them concrete ways to help make that happen.
THE
DVD ABOVE INCLUDES TWO VERSIONS OF THIS PROGRAM: THE REGULAR
PROGRAM AND A BONUS VERSION WITH SUBTITLES FOR VIEWERS
WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE, OR ARE VISUAL LEARNERS.
(Europe and Australia use the PAL video standard. This NTSC video will play in "dual
format" DVD and VHS players designed to accommodate both NTSC and PAL
videos.)
"MANNERS FOR THE REAL WORLD" CUSTOMER
COMMENTS
"Just a quick note to say thank you for making the Manners video.
My students loved it and learned so much from it. You have made a
quality product and I look forward to any other videos you will be
promoting in the future."
Teacher
Just wanted to let
you know that we received the (Manners) video and have watched it
several times. My son is 12 and loves the humor! He likes it so much
he wants to show it to his weekly social skills club. As a parent
I think the video is very well done and a great resource for
families like ours. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Parent
"Thank you for the (Manners) video. I am very happy with it. I used
it to teach a group of young people at my local church, the elders
and leaders were very pleased with it. I was delighted to know
that your language, style and humor were universal to all young
people regardless of their walks in life. Thank you very much
and let me know when you have other programs we can use."
Teacher
"I want to thank you for making such a great video! We recently
purchased the "Manners for the Real World" video for our son who was
diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. It was great for our 8 year old
too. It was just what I have been looking for. We plan on
watching it over and over."
Parent
"Thank you for
producing and making available the wonderful video "Manners for the
Real World." My high-functioning autistic son, his sister, and I
have been working our way through it (with practice sessions) this
summer."
Parent
"I ordered your video "Manners for the Real World" for my friend who
teaches at a special ed school in Dallas. I wanted to let you
know that it is a big hit with the teachers and kids at the school.
They have been working on table manners, and the video is just what
they have been looking for."
Educational Software Producer
"We have an
18 year old son with AS and yesterday I purchased and previewed
your manners video. It is wonderful! You are providing an
amazing and as I'm sure you know, desperately needed service. Thank
you so much."
Parent
I have shown parts
of the Manners video (usually either hygiene or conversation)
all over the place recently. Everyone LOVES it.
Teresa Bolick,
Psychologist and Author
I want to
compliment you on the Manners for
the Real World video. I'm a parent of a teenage son with
Asperger's as well as a documentary producer and found the
program clear, well structured and perfect for its audience. My
son loved the wrong behaviors with the buzzer and was able to
recognize some of his own foibles and laugh at himself. Parent
