Is Everyday Speech backed by evidence-based studies?
Everyday Speech’s curriculum is built on a foundation of evidence-based practices, informed by the most relevant research. Our materials are created by a team of licensed, nationally board-certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), school psychologists, and special educators who specialize in supporting students with diverse needs. At the heart of our approach is video modeling, a gold-standard intervention for teaching social skills that is widely recognized as an evidence-based strategy.
What is Video Modeling?
Video modeling uses video recordings to demonstrate desired behaviors or skills, helping learners quickly acquire, generalize, and maintain these skills. This technique is particularly effective for neurodiverse students and has been validated by decades of research as a proven method for teaching social, emotional, and behavioral competencies. Everyday Speech takes this practice further by embedding video modeling into a comprehensive digital curriculum that spans Social Communication and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), making it accessible for students from Pre-K through high school and beyond.
Our videos are thoughtfully designed to teach a broad range of skills, from navigating the school environment and adapting to social changes to managing emotions, making thoughtful decisions, and solving interpersonal problems. We incorporate age-appropriate actors, visuals, and real-life scenarios to ensure that all students can connect with the material.
What about large-scale validation studies?
While video modeling as a practice is well-supported by research, we recognize the importance of demonstrating the effectiveness of Everyday Speech's specific curriculum. To this end, we are actively pursuing large-scale research partnerships to validate our program's impact on student outcomes. We have already partnered with districts to share and analyze student data, allowing us to measure growth and refine our materials to meet diverse needs.
These ongoing projects underscore our commitment to evidence-informed practices and continuous improvement. Our goal is to build on the research base behind video modeling and SEL strategies while contributing new insights through large-scale studies of our curriculum’s effectiveness.
For further reading, see these resources:
Research Brief: The Benefits of Video Modeling
Video Modeling Complete Guide by Autism PDC
For more about how we designed our curriculum, visit the Everyday Speech Curriculum Overview on our website.