VIDBE-Q Volume 68 Issue 4
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Kira Swearingen
Wai'alae Elementary Public Charter School, Portland State University
kswearingen@waialae.edu
Elijah is a third-grade student with unique learning needs due to his total
blindness and ASD diagnosis. To support his educational goals and provide a more
inclusive learning environment, I designed a multisensory book tailored to his
interests and needs. This paper outlines the objectives behind the creation of the
book and proposes evaluation methods to assess its effectiveness.
Objective 1: Improving Tactile Scanning Abilities
One primary objective of the book is to enhance Elijah's tactile scanning
abilities. To achieve this, the book consistently places braille on the left side of
each page and a corresponding object on the right. This predictable format
encourages Elijah to use both hands to explore each page actively. To evaluate this
objective, we can track his progress by observing object recognition through
scanning both hands to identify the braille and object during reading sessions.
Regular assessments can measure improvements in his scanning skills over time.
Creating a Schedule Book for My Student
