A mother recently inquired about the availability of Animated Step-by-Steps® (ASbySs) for children with Visual Impairments. Although many of the current ASbySs do possess qualities beneficial for children with visual impairments (clear graphics, good figure-ground differential), they did not specifically address the unique needs of children with more severe visual challenges. So….. in an attempt to better serve this population, I re-designed and posted a new product line.
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| Regular Version VI Version |
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| Regular Version VI Version
When designing these resources I focused on:
-using simple vector-based graphics
-outlining the graphics with either a black or a black + white border to help the visuals 'stand out' from the page.
-using eye-catching colors such as red, yellow and white to grab visual attention;
-presenting the graphics on a black background to promote more optimal 'figure-ground differential';
-incorporating realistic animations to grab and guide visual attention;
-incorporating sound effects to deepen conceptual understanding and alert the child to the presence of an ongoing animation;
-providing simple text with good figure-ground differential (yellow or white text on a black background). If you are using an iPad, a 'gesture' can be used to enlarge the text.
-incorporating a 'safe zone'(camouflaged as the page number) to allow the Animated Step-by-Step to promote more errorless switch training for children with both visual and motor challenges;
-some (but not all) of the resources can be personalized with photo faces of your students, e.g., 5 Little Cones.
Current VI titles include:
5 Little Ducks VI
5 Green and Speckled Frogs VI
5 Little Cones VI
6 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed VI
Apple Tree VI
Aiken Drum VI
5 Little Snowmen VI
B-I-N-G-O and Friends VI
6 Little Gingerbreads VI
Brownies VI
Instant Pudding VI
Apple Juice VI
Rice Krispie Treats VI
Color Match the Flowers VI
Instant Oatmeal VI
Helping Mister Potato Head VI
Applesauce VI
5 Fat Turkeys VI
Chuga Chuga VI5 Little Pumpkins VI I Want a Pet VI Jack-o-Lantern VI Counting Snacks for Baby VI
These resources can be purchased from The Bloom Where You're Planted Store on the Teachers Pay Teachers web site. A bundled version of 9 songs/poems is also available for greater savings.
Many thanks to super mom, 'Claire O' for setting me on this new fun path.
…’til the next post …
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©2018 Carol Goossens’, Ph.D.
Augmentative Communication Consultant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Educator
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