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Update (10/26/03):
The Simi Valley Unified School District recently sent this letter to TeamVico.

As a practicing Language/Speech Specialist, I have found rhythm and rhyme to be effective facilitators to encourage appropriate syntax, vocabulary building, and categorization. TeamVico's Rock 'n' Roll for children is an excellent example of such a facilitator. The upbeat and updated rendition of traditional children's songs has particular appeal to my elementary school language delayed population.

Thank you,
Marline Hunt, MA CCC SP 7496

What a positive tool these songs can be for parents to interact with their kids! The comfortable pacing provides structure and easy identification withthe lyrics. The variety of instrumentation allows a child to have change in routine, while maintaining his or caregiver's interest. Sing together! Thanks for the inspiration Vico.

Cheryl B. Holland, MT-BC

After receiving and listening to the TeamVico Rock 'n'' Roll CD, I have begun to utilize it with other autistic children. I have found children with limited speech and attentional capacities becoming more engaged while singing and dancing to the CD. Using the CD, I have been able to elicit more and better language with my clients. It is a fun for the children and allows me, as a therapist, to increase interaction as well as receptive language by teaching the movements that accompany some of the songs.

Thank you,
Angela Hunt, MA
Behavior Therapist

The need for music played at a slower rate than is available on typical children's CD's is very great for Vico and other children like him who cannot process the words at the rapid rate usually found on most children's CD's. This CD provides an entertaining and enjoyable way for these special children to enjoy common children's songs and to understand the words so that they can learn to sing them clearly.

Lorraine Priceman M.A., CCC SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
CA license # 3668