Name of teaching material
Eye test training tools self-made product
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| Target |
Many children with ASD dislike eye tests because they are unsure of the procedure and fear they will be unable to cope. It is hard for such children to undergo a test calmly. The children struggle to focus their attention on something they are not interested in. Although the children may be fearful of a new experience or unfamiliar setting, they will be better able to cope if it is combined with something that interests them, or if it is integrated into a pleasant interaction with the instructor. |
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| Disability category | mentally challenged autism |
| Teaching units / Applicable scenes | physical education other |
| Specific purposes |
The child learns about the test procedure (what will happen to them, what they should do, and the order of actions). The child prepares for the upcoming eye test and gains confidence. |
| Considerations for disability characteristics | To engage the child’s interest, we substituted the pictograms used in children’s eye tests (butterfly, bird, dog, fish) with characters that the child likes. |
| Expected effects and results |
The child rehearsed with the pictograms to gain an interest in the eye test. In the actual eye test, the child also managed to engage in the Landolt C test. There may be multiple reasons why the child dislikes an eye test. The child may, for example, dislike the sensation of having optical instruments pressed against their face and around the eyes. Additionally, the child may dislike an unfamiliar setting. Depending on the causal factors in question, the child may need additional support, such as support for dealing with sensory issues. |
| How to use |
Spare time for the child to be able to touch test equipment to reduce their fear of testing The child rehearses an eye test procedure. Specifically, the child practices selecting the correct pictogram from a set of four, just like they would in an actual test for children. Initially, the pictograms are directly in front of the child until he/she gets used to the procedure. In this way, the child gains an understanding of what to do in the eye test. Once familiarized with the procedure, the child starts practicing with the pictograms used in the actual test (butterfly, bird, dog, fish). |
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- Informant Special Needs Education School for Children with Autism, University of Tsukuba
- Keywords Autism, eye test, attention issues
- Created 2020-11-23 19:33:41
- Updated 2020-11-23 19:33:41