Product Details

• Actors: Various Artists
• Format: Color, Compilation, 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
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Genius Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 22, 2005
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000B8IAHG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,177 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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. The second volume in the series also features Elizabeth and Balloo. The DVD features original songs and activities targeted to help children identify and model a variety of physical gestures and concepts. The DVD inlcudes added features.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 yr old DD with autism LOVES this!, February 22, 2006

By	Baby girl has autism - See all my reviews

Popped in DVD tonight and our daughter LOVED this DVD. She is a big fan of Baby Bumblebee and Laurie Berkner from Noggin (Jack's Music Show) and this is like those two combined especially for autism spectrum kids. She followed along with the Ready, set, sit and did all the motions. She even answered Balloo when he said, "What's your name?" She really responded to this more than any other DVD she's seen ever. The singing is nice and doesn't drive you crazy like some other ones.

She also loved the "Emotions" DVD as well. She made more facial expressions in that 20 minutes than she has in her life (angry, sad, happy, silly). Great, great DVD's- can't say enough about them. Hope there are MANY more coming.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fianally Conneted!!, July 8, 2006

By	Victoria Aylward (Potomac Falls, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Spectrum Connections, Connecting Body Movement is absolutely my boys' favorite DVD to date! Elizabeth Balzano, a Music Therapist, sings fun, light hearted songs that children on the spectrum of Autism will enjoy, and inspire. My boys sing the songs, even when the tape is not playing! The other in the series, entitles connection emotions, is also very good, very similar. The bonus material is helpful and encouraging for Mom and Dad, too!! I would say, if you have a little Autie at home, these are definately the DVD's for you!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Entertainment & Education for Children, January 13, 2008

By	Kara I. D. "Kara" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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 movement, listening 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!