Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN) - Based Reading Intervention for Children with Learning Disabilities

In addition to phonology, the cause of reading problems in children with difficulty learning to read can occur due to obstacles in Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN). The purpose of this study is to develop a reading intervention program based on Rapid Automatic Naming for children with reading difficulties. This study uses a qualitative research approach with the method applied in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. A reading intervention program based on Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN) for children with learning difficulties to read that can be used by teachers, parents or those in need in order to help children with learning difficulties in reading. The result of this research is the Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN) based Reading Intervention program

The Relationship between Democratic Parenting Styles and Independence in Mobility Orientation of Visually Impaired Students in Special School in The Solo Raya Region

This study aims to determine the relationship between democratic parenting styles and independence in the mobility orientation of visually impaired students in special school in the Solo Raya region. The quantitative correlational method was employed, with the research subjects consisting of 30 parents of visually impaired students aged 7-15 years in special school in the Solo Raya region. The sampling technique used was probability sampling through cluster random sampling. Data collection was conducted using a non-test instrument (scale). The analysis technique employed was the Pearson Product Moment correlation with the assistance of SPSS 26. The results of this study showed a significance level of 0.507, indicating a linear relationship between the two variables. The correlation coefficient value in the hypothesis test results between the two variables was 0.757, indicating a strong level of association. The conclusion, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between parental democratic parenting and the independence of mobility orientation of blind students in SLB in the Solo Raya region with a correlation

Associated Factors that Supporting Toilet Training for Children with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

The basic aspect that must be mastered by children with intellectual disabilities before mastering other self-development skills is doing toilet training independently. Learning for children with intellectual disabilities in carrying out toilet training activities requires a separate technique and needs to pay attention to the factors that support the success of the program. This study aims to describe the associated factors that support toilet training for children with intellectual disabilities. This study uses a qualitative approach with a type of literature review research that seeks to describe the related factors that support toilet training for children with intellectual disabilities. This literature review was conducted from August to December 2022 using PRISMA. The authors conducted searches in online databases with large repositories of academic studies and fully accessible by the authors. The results showed that: (1) the toilet training program was made based on the results of an assessment containing the abilities, needs, and potential of children with intellectual disabilities, (2) knowledge and intervention skills possessed by parents provide a great opportunity for successful toilet training for children , and (3) there is collaboration between parents and teachers regarding the implementation of toilet training. The success of toilet training for children with intellectual disabilities is influenced by many factors so that the toilet training process requires intensive assistance, especially for parents

Innovative Teaching: A Proposed Immersive Reader Training Program for Special Needs Teachers

This concept paper presents a training program aimed at empowering teachers of special needs students at Tasik Puteri 2 Primary School to effectively utilize immersive reader technology in their classrooms. Immersive reader serves as an assistive technology tool that enhances reading and writing skills among students with special needs by offering customizable visual and auditory aids. The training program is developed following a needs assessment and encompasses workshops, hands-on practice, and online resources, enabling teachers to comprehend the technology's functionalities and tailor it to suit their special needs students. Continuous support and monitoring ensure successful integration of the technology, while collaborative efforts among educators create a nurturing learning environment. By implementing immersive reader technology, the paper anticipates providing special needs students with enhanced engagement opportunities, potentially reducing the academic achievement gap between them and their peers

Technology Support for the Inclusion of Deaf Students in Special School Sukabumi City

The COVID-19 pandemic brought rapid changes in various areas of life, including education and technology. One of the learning media that the deaf can use to improve their ability to compose sentence structures is I-CHAT (I Can Hear and Talk). I-CHAT is a portal that contains applications that function as tools for the deaf in language acquisition. In communicating, mastery of sentence structure is crucial. It is because with the correct sentence structure, other people will better understand what we are talking about, and besides that, communication becomes more effective and efficient. Communication barriers that occur in deaf children are caused by hearing impairment, which ultimately requires deaf children only to use sight to acquire their receptive language. This has an impact on the acquisition of imperfect or partial deaf children's receptive language because not everything they see can be understood. Therefore, if a deaf child makes a sentence, the sentence structure is sometimes wrong. This research aims to determine the use of I-CHAT in the preparation of sentence structures for deaf students at Inclusive School Sukabumi City. This research is experimental with a quantitative approach. The results of the research show that the use of I-CHAT can improve the ability to compose sentence structures for deaf children in Special School Sukabumi City

WEICIBI (Weiji Chinese Braille): Website Development to Improve Simple Conversational Text Writing Skills in Chinese Braille for Totally-Blind Students

The use of website as an accessible media can be an alternative in learning to write Chinese text. The purpose of this research is to develop an accessible website which can improve the skill of writing simple conversational Chinese texts writing skills for totally-blind class XI students. The research method used is RnD with ADDIE model. The data were collected through interviews, observations, documentation studies, and tests. This research produced a website that was developed based on the analysis of students' ability profiles and the application of MiBee Braille application. Weicibi can improve students' writing skills as shown by an increase in the mean level of phase A1 of 29.25, phase B of 61, and phase A2 of 83. Weicibi has learning and translator features supported by video tutorials. The conclusion is that the Weicibi developed is feasible to use and be effective in improving the writing skills of totally-blind students

Basic Makeup Vocational Skills Program for Learners with Hearing Impairment at Special Senior High School Level

This research is motivated by the learning of cosmetology skills that have not been optimal for children with hearing impairments in SKh Negeri 02 Serang City. This condition is allegedly the result of inappropriate provision of skills that have not considered talent interests and teacher competence that is not qualified in cosmetology skills. The purpose of this study is to formulate a basic makeup skills program for students with hearing impairments at the senior high school level. The approach used in this research is research and development with exploratory mixed method research design and at the program trial stage researchers use experimental methods with a single subject research design (A-B-A).  The results of the pilot test of the basic makeup program that has been made show that the program improves students' abilities from an initial score of 25% to a final score of 68%

The Effect of "KIS" (Social Interaction Communication) Application on the Augmentative Alternative Communication to Improve Communication for Down Syndrome Students

This research develops AAC for students with Down syndrome using the "KIS" application media. The purpose of making this media is to help students with Down syndrome who have difficulty communicating. The application is designed using symbols to learn to understand and express themselves using predetermined symbols. This study used an experimental, single-subject research (SSR) approach with an A-B-A design. the subject in this study was one of the Down syndrome students with communication barriers. The target behavior of the research is communication skills. Data collection techniques are obtained by observation, and action tests. The data analysis used is a descriptive system with a graphical presentation. The results showed that the "KIS" application can help improve the subject's communication skills. Based on the increase in target behavior, namely the increase in the subject's communication skills in the initial condition, the results obtained were 44.4% increased to 72.2%

AR Improves Understanding of Germination Materials for Intellectual Disability Students in Special School 5th Grade

This study aims to explore the use of AR technology to enhance the understanding of students with mild intellectual disabilities in the topic of germination processes in 5th Grade Special School Nusak Jagoi Babang. The research adopts an experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design model. The research sample consists of 7 students from 5th Grade Special School. The study begins by conducting a pretest on the subjects before implementing the treatment, which involves the use of AR technology. After the subjects receive the treatment, a posttest is conducted to measure their learning improvement. The results of the study indicate that the use of AR technology can enhance the understanding of students with mild intellectual disabilities in the topic of germination processes. This summary concludes by emphasizing the importance of utilizing AR technology to improve the understanding of students with mild intellectual disabilities in the topic of germination processes, which can serve as a reference for developing technology-based learning programs in the future

Effects of Self-Protective Techniques on Independent Travel for Blind Students

The problem in this research is the low skills of a blind student in traveling independently around the school environment. Researchers use self-protective techniques to improve blind student independent travel skills in grade 5th. The purpose of this research is to get data about the effects of self-protective techniques on the skills of independent travel for blind students. This research uses the experiment method with Single Subject Research (SSR) design, with A-B-A research design. Based on the research result, there is a positive effect on the use of self-protective techniques towards increasing the skills of independent travel of 5th-grade blind students. Therefore, it is recommended that orientation and mobility teachers use self-protective techniques as one of the orientation and mobility learning techniques that can improve independent travel skills among blind students