A.
Yes, the videos are appropriate for children with a variety
of speech and language delays. Many children with speech delays
have benefited from the videos including children who were
premature, children with diminished hearing, children with
down syndrome, and children with PDD or Autism - In fact,
there are a large number of Speech therapists who recommend
the DVDs to their client’s families.
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Q.
I’m confused about the age ranges on your packaging…
can you help me select a product for my child?
A.
The first thing to keep in mind when selecting videos is your
child’s level of development with respect to language
rather than chronological age. Our videos were not specifically
created for children with speech delays – It has simply
been a happy circumstance that the videos have been so beneficial
for these kids. For this reason the age ranges on the packages
do not necessarily apply children with speech or language
delays. Often these children will find titles appropriate
at much older ages.
Q.
Is there a maximum age limit for your videos?
A.
There isn’t a firm age limit for kids with speech delays,
but the younger your child starts the better. Most of the
children who do really well with the videos are 5 or younger.
(And again – as with all developmental interventions
– the younger the better!)
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Q.
Do you offer any sort of Guarantee?
A.
We at Baby BumbleBee want to make it possible for parents
of children with significant language delays to try the videos
with little risk, so we offer a money-back guarantee* for
the purchase of 5 and 10 volume video and DVD sets. We hope
this makes the decision to try our videos a little easier
for parents. *You can
click here to read the terms of our Guarantee.
Q.
Which DVD/video(s) should I start with?
A.
This Depends on how advanced your child’s language development
is. For most children who are non-verbal, or have very limited
vocabularies (30 or fewer words), you will want to begin with
the vocabulary BuilderTM Series. You can preview words and
concepts featured on each video by clicking on it - an expanded
description will pop up. Click on this link to preview videos
and DVDs by words and concepts featured.
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How soon will I receive the videos or DVDs I’ve ordered?
A.
We ship same day for all orders placed before 12:00pm EST.
Typically, ground packages take from 1 to 7 days from the
date of shipment to reach you – depending on your location.
The website allows you to select expedited shipment for an
additional shipping charge that is calculated based on the
weight of your package.
Q.
My child is already in speech therapy, will these videos still
help?
A.
YES. The videos are absolutely compatible with most speech
therapy programs. Unfortunately – the number of hours
of speech therapy provided for by insurers and state and school
district funded programs is often inadequate for the needs
of many speech delayed children. Our videos and DVDs provide
additional speech enrichment time that parents can provide
at home.
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Q.
What teaching method is used in the videos?
A.
The Vocabulary BuilderTM and Action Words!TM Videos use paired
associative learning – a scientifically well established
teaching method. Our videos have a few advantage over simple
printed flashcards for children with Autism and PDD. These
are as follows:
The
videos present a variety of examples of the word being taught.
For example – the video will present many cars rather
than just one. This helps kids with autism and PDD generalize
the word meaning more quickly.
The
videos are LOW-STIMULUS. High stimulus videos and games can
shorten your child’s attention span. Our videos are
intentionally slow paced. While you might find them boring,
they are paced just right for young children and children
with speech delays.
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Q.
What other materials can you suggest for my child?
A.
Check out the links to Teaching Tools on our home page. We
have many free teaching tools available on our web-site, including
printable flashcards to pair with the videos.
