Written by Lon
I showed it to 3 first grade children who were glued to the screen the entire time!
Each episode has a short quiz that asks students to pick which of two faces from the story was mad, sad, happy, etc. The style reminds me a lot of the Thomas the Train series and the animation and story lines are terrific.
The setting is a bedroom and any kids’ dream of a center play table area, with a cable car tram, water, a ferry, etc. The developers share that the mechanical nature of the toys attract children with autism and the faces teach emotions. With regular viewings, the video has increased a child’s ability to express and recognize emotion.
Developed in partnership with The Autism Research Center at Cambridge University, this DVD has been designed incorporating the latest research on what works with autistic children to help them develop accurate reading and expression of emotions. The Transporters website says that just 15 minutes of viewing a day over 4 weeks can make a big difference.
If you work with an autistic child, you need to check this one out!
All the best to you,
Lon