Peekers 

Identified as: 

● 35% New Watchers 

● Passive “peek” watching style 

● Don’t always repeat sounds, words or movements 

● Likes to “play” while watching 

● Appear to not be paying attention 

Tips 

● Let them play while viewing Gemiini 

● Just NO other electronics during viewing 

● Model expectations of engagement with the video 

● Reinforce looking at the screen 

● Reinforce ANY speech made during the video 

● Model talking & moving with video 

Peekers make up the second largest group, and include roughly 35% of new Gemiini watchers. Peekers passively watch Gemiini. They like to “peek” at the screen while attending to another task or toy. This is okay, allow them to continue watching while playing--just no other electronics while Gemiini is playing. This group will often not repeat sounds or words, or complete the movements, every viewing--they may even seem like they are “not paying attention.” But don’t let peekers fool you--if they can see the screen (even from a distance) they are obtaining the information. Passively viewing Gemiini has been proven sufficient to learn the video content, it may take longer than an engaged viewer, but they are learning. 

To try to help children gain more engagement with the videos, notice every time they look at the screen or say a sound and immediately praise and reinforce them. “Nice looking” “Great moooo!” also, Continue modeling expectations when you can by responding to the video as you would want them to. But don’t be too pushy, many young children with ASD are very shy, and actually don’t like to be praised, and pointing out when they are looking at Gemiini may actually backfire with them. So, if they seem shy, just let them learn the way they feel comfortable.