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When ordinary services fail, they find their own ways and their frustration leads to sharing what worked for their child with others, in the event it may help another child.
Susan Ellis from Marietta, Georgia, is just one of many such parents. Her son Ryan couldn't learn how to write.
Along with his occupational therapist, Marnie Danielson, Ryan's mom created a video using chants and it worked for him. Like many parents, she shares her success because it may work for another child with autism. She's made her videos commercially available via her Web site.
Susan Ellis' son Ryan needed help. She came up with an innovation she says is so good, it could help other kids dramatically.
Ryan is the 5-year-old his parents always dreamed of.
“He's a little love. Dancing, singing, jumping around. He's a happy kid. Very smart,” said Susan.
Not long ago, his mom was saying something else. It was enough to bring her to tears.
“Three years ago, he was a nightmare. He couldn't talk,” Susan said.
Helping Others By Helping Ryan
Reported By: Ted Hall, April 28, 2006
By Miriam Falco, CNN September 4, 2006
The TV Teacher, LLC is proud to announce the endorsement of its educational videos, Alphabet Beats, by public school systems in Georgia, New York, Iowa, Texas, and Minnesota. These videos, designed to teach children how to write the alphabet, are now being used in schools from Key West, Florida to California.
Inside autism, What's a parent to do?
NBC / 11 Alive News - Atlanta, GA
Advance, The Nation's Occupational Therapy Magazine
By Janine Wiskind, November 27, 2006
Watch & Learn (To Write)
A mother and an OT create a video that helps a boy with autism learn to write.
Six-year-old Ryan Ellis was diagnosed with autism at 3-and-a-half. At that age, he was non-verbal and did not know the difference between a pillow and a remote control. Susan Ellis, Ryan's mom, did not want to leave their home because it was too difficult to deal with his tantrums and difficult behavios out in public.
Ryan's Struggle
November 2006
justkids f.y.i. Alphabet Beats DVD: A new tool to help kids learn to write letters.
HAS YOUR CHILD EVER STRUGGLED TO WRITE? This DVD created by local mom Susan Ellis and occupational therapist, Marnie Danielson uses a multi-sensory approach to teach children how to write the alphabet.
Marietta Daily Journal, Lifestyle
Time for TV - East Cobb women create video to help autistic children learn to write.
Five-year-old Ryan Ellis is a pro at writing now. But a few years ago, Ryan who was diagnosed with the developmental disorder autism at 3-years-old, refused to pick up a pen.
By Erin J. Murrin, Marietta Daily Journal Staff Writer, November 5, 2006
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October 10, 2007
Atlanta Parent, Atlanta's No. 1 Parenting Magazine
May 8, 2006
The TV Teacher, LLC is proud to announce its first installment of education videos: Alphabet Beats. The video - developed by Susan Ellis and Occupational Therapist, Marnie Danielson - uses a multi-sensory approach to teach children how to write the alphabet.
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Radio Interviews
December 28, 2007
"We are proud to donate 5% of our last year's proceeds to great companies like Autism Society of America (ASA)." Cindy Pike, Executive Director of ASA-Greater Georgia Chapter, stated, "We are honored to be the first recipient of the The TV Teacher's charity donation program. .."
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● KDKA - Pittsburgh, PA
Listen to live interviews with Marnie Danielson and Susan Ellis . . .
● The Frankie Boyer Show
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May 12, 2008
"Two entrepreneurs, so confident about their new handwriting product and how it has helped thousands of special needs children across the country, are giving away hundreds of demonstration DVDs for free! . . ."
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● The Bob Gourley Interview
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