Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Genius Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 22, 2005
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000B8IAH6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,008 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Spectrum Connections is all about Connections connecting autistic children to their own thoughts words and actions as well as connecting autistic children with their parents. For the parents of kids on the Spectrum there is extremely limited if any appropriate entertainment product for their children. These DVD's and associated music CD's are designed to provide these often overwhelmed and highly motivated parents with some much needed relief and joy at seeing their children appropriately entertained. This class is led by licensed music therapist and gifted entertainer Elizabeth Balzano MA MT-BC and the playful and communicative computer-animated character Balloo. the DVD features original songs and activities that help children identify and coordinate basic emotions and physical activities. The DVD includes added features and information for Parents. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST Rating: NR UPC: 796019783095 Manufacturer No: 78309

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 yr old DD with autism LOVES this, February 23, 2006

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Baby girl has autism - See all my reviews

This review is from: Connecting Emotions: Connecting Through Music (Spectrum Connections) (DVD)

Amazing! My DD loved this DVD instantly. The singing is great but the best part is the facial expressions she started immitating instantly. We've never been able to get her to do more than happy or silly and she would meltdown if anyone tried to teach her sad or crying. With this she did every facial expression! She really connected with this DVD from the first second Balloo (cute, cute!) came on the screen.

This is like Baby Bumblebee and Laurie Berkner from Jack's Music Show on Noggin combined into one and made especially for autism spectrum. GREAT FIND!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My AS boys were charmed, November 10, 2006

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blackburn6600 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Connecting Emotions: Connecting Through Music (Spectrum Connections) (DVD)

How wonderful to have entertainment specifically designed for our kids on the spectrum, so relaxing and soothing at the same time that it is educational: helping kids recognize different emotions in themselves and others. This DVD is very simple, apparently by design, so there is no distracting static. The teacher says "welcome to our music class" and my boys, (7 and 15, both on the spectrum) gladly join in, answering her questions and having a great time! I hope they make more of these!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful DVD, January 17, 2007

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GFCF Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Connecting Emotions: Connecting Through Music (Spectrum Connections) (DVD)

If I could give the perfect birthday gift for kids on the spectrum (any child really) it would be this DVD. It teaches children about different emotions. It attaches each feeling with face and sings about it! A must have!