The VICON method, because it is an innovative treatment, because it is a digital tool with such a special way of stimulation, because of its specific implementation and because of its great effect, always raises doubts... Here we leave you some frequently asked questions in case they ever crossed your mind.

HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEO? The recommendation is to find 3 times a day and systematically play the video twice. The web platform already offers video blocking every 2 viewings that last an hour, although it is true that if we have been using the method for a few weeks or even if the Initial Evaluation Test has placed us in a more advanced phase of the method , we will have the possibility of put videos of lower levels.

CAN I PLAY THE VIDEO MORE TIMES? Taking into account that the recommended exposure is 6 times a day in 3 moments as separated as possible to provide effective stimulation, we find children who search or request the video more times . If we see that our child is this type of child, we have to act taking into account the following aspects:

• Be careful with obsessions: if we always agree to play the video more and more, we run the risk of our child becoming obsessed with the resource, being a constant VICON search engine and it is very important to regulate the use of screens at all times . This limitation will also help us avoid having problems due to constant video demand in the future and having to deal every day with the insistent demand for the video, thinking that this can happen 3 times a day and can be exhausting and unsustainable for any mother. father .
• On the other hand, if I still think I could put it on one more time during the day , perhaps on weekends or holidays or perhaps to share it with the grandparents when we visit, it is recommended that the adult be the one who proposes the viewing. so that you always exercise control over viewing and we do not have long-term behavioral problems. If the child asks for the video, we wait a few minutes doing something else even if it is provoked and then, perhaps as a reward , we propose one more viewing, so the control is completely the adult's and the child takes it as such.

SEVERAL VIDEOS APPEAR TO ME... WHICH DO I HAVE TO SEE? Keep in mind that the video appropriate to your level will be the last and is the one that will allow us to advance in the method at the child's pace determined by the Initial Evaluation Test carried out after registration. According to this Test, the program places us in the most appropriate phase for the child, so we will have the possibility of putting videos of lower levels as a complement . We can also return to past videos to review or reinforce concepts that we see that have not yet been achieved, but keep in mind that there are skills that are repeated at various times so that we can acquire the skill at different times throughout the program.

WHAT OTHER TIMES CAN I PUT THE VIDEO ON? Choosing the ideal time for the child and his or her family is a very important aspect for correct acquisition of the habit and at a time when the child is most receptive to stimulation. We can play the video while we prepare food, while we clean up, in the bathroom, in the car while traveling, when playing freely, movie time with the lights off, just before going to sleep... Consistency in viewing determines the effectiveness of the method .

IS IT CORRECT TO PUT THE VIDEOS OF THE EATING METHOD? Whenever possible, mealtime will be done without video . It is a very rich and ideal time to work on autonomy skills, a taste for food, and time to share with the family. On the other hand, we sometimes find children with restricted interests who find it difficult to incorporate new things . In these cases we exclusively propose to families and therapists to incorporate the videos and consider, whenever it is not possible otherwise , to incorporate them incidentally while eating to avoid escapes and an adaptation to the method that is as natural as possible. In all cases we must seek to remove the reinforcer from food until we completely remove it from meals.

BETTER BEFORE OR AFTER MEALS? The ideal thing to generate the video habit is to do it in parallel with another habit , at the time of eating a habit already integrated into the family dynamic that we never skip. But there are also habits such as bathing, traveling by car to school, moments of free play... We must take into account the child's behavior at mealtime, if it is a child who loves to eat we will put the video before and If it is a child who struggles with food, we will put the video as a reward later!

TRICKS TO REMEMBER TO PLAY THE VIDEO? If the topic of meals is not appropriate for your logistics, use alarms that remind you to watch the video. You can also print the VICON logo and put it in various places in the house as a visual aid to remember it. There are families who have even made a magnet for the refrigerator that also offers the child the possibility of asking for it by pointing or as a PECS exchange. . A habit is generated in 21 days so after a while you will not need alarms or reminders, with time and the habit well established even your child will remember it for you!!

Soon we will give you more clues on how to get the greatest potential of the VICON Method!!!

CRISTINA OROZ BAJO