Video modeling is a well-validated intervention documented in the behavioral sciences. It has been used to target a variety of behaviors across many areas of functioning including language, social behavior, play, academics and adaptive skills. The methodology appears particularly efficacious for children with autism.

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Corbett, B. A., & Abdullah, M. (2005). Video modeling: Why does it work for children with autism?Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2(1), 2–8. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100294.

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In this specific lesson, I instruct a student on how to connect the names of body parts to the images associated with those body parts. This is a great introduction to using a PECs system as well.