Customer Reviews

Connecting Emotions: Connecting Through Music (Spectrum Connections)

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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!!!

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!!

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!

My son is 2 and really enjoys the songs on this DVD. He has autism and many DVD's are just too busy so the simplicity is great.

I have a 3-year-old autistic son and he loves this video. It isn't overwhelming and is a great pace for learning. My 21-month-old daughter also loves it Both kids interact with the video in a way I have never seen before. It is a wonderful video and one of the best investments I made for my son's therapy. My son can identify emotion cards, but he can't apply them to people. This video helps him apply emotions to real life situations because he can see examples of emtioin in a way that is comfortable for him. Truly wonderful and worth the money!

My 4 year old sings these songs all day long, it has really helped her to know her emotions, my 1 year old loves it too. A definate must if you have an autistic child.

My son adored this video and audio cd. He wanted to watch it over and over again ! Very cute and well done . The music is perfect and so catchy ! We ended up ordering Lets Talk and Routines after viewing this one ! I have recommended this to many friends as well as my son's school. My son gets very involved with each video and Balo ! Thumbs Up !!

Elizabeth Balzano is an educated, amazing music therapist! Her program is excellent. My son LOVES Ballou and has a wonderful time interacting with the Spectrum Connection/Bounce Series. Children learn excellent communication and safety skills! Whether your child struggles with developmental delays or has a typically developing brain - they will BENEFIT from this series. Parents - YOU will benefit from the wonderful "Tips: Advice" special features. Bravo!! Brava! to the whole team - including Brandissmo!! & Sprout! This is a MUST HAVE item - the WHOLE series!

My 4 1/2 yr old daughter loves this video...asks to watch it daily. She is always singing the songs around the house.

I purchased the Emotions and Connecting Body Movement DVDs by Spectrum Connections for my 4 year old daughter with ASD. Overall, she liked the videos. She liked the music and tone of the DVDs. Both my daughter and I think that Ms. Elizabeth (the teacher) has an engaging personality and nice singing voice.

For learning emotions, though, my daugher and I prefer the Kibbles Rockin Clubhouse DVD to this one for the following reasons:

- Labeling: The Kibble DVD seems to use more labels (which my hyperlexic daughter likes).

- Transitions: Kibble uses an activity chart to track where you are on the DVD. The Spectrum Connections, bu contrast, has only one visual clue (a stuffed alligator) to tell the viewers when the DVD is coming to a close.

- Bonus Features: Kibble offers a sing-along feature to help children with the words to the songs. Kibble also includes a CD to play in the car.

Please note that, if you have digital cable, PBS Kids Sprout On Demand carries sometimes shows this video (under the heading name "Bounce") if you want to preview the format before buying. If you want to see the Kibbles format, you can check out the Noteabilities website at http://www.noteabilities.com/index.php?page=kibbles-rockin-clubhouse.
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