Visual

Description:

Visual sensory problems arise due to the way in which the brain processes visual cues. Some ways in which visual sensory problems can be seen is when a learner has difficulty processing what the eyes take in.

Some examples of ways in which proprioceptive sensory problems can be identified is if the learner has difficulty seeing different shapes and letters, difficulty distinguishing shapes from the background, trouble coordinating movements when walking and difficulty in seeing colors and light.

Purpose

Visual sensory activities are important for learners because they can help develop sensory integration which would improve the ability to distinguish shapes. It is also important to practice visual sensory activities to improve visual cues.

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Activity 9: Sorting Kitchen Utensils

Participate in organizing safe household items every day, putting spoons together, bowls, plates, etc. in their own categories.

Purpose

This activity helps the learner in participating in daily household activities, it helps them identify these everyday items and sort them improving their ability to visually differentiate and categorize.

  • Step 1

    Start by putting out two different safe household items like spoons and bowls.

  • Step 2

    Ask the learner to put the spoons in one basket and bowls in the other.

  • Step 3

    As they become more confident of sorting the two items, increase the number of categories, like add brushes one day, plates another day.

  • Step 4

    Eventually, encourage them to carry out this sorting activity around the kitchen and household every day.

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Activity 10: Matching Socks

Match things that are in pairs, such as socks, slippers, bangles, gloves, shoes.

Purpose

This activity helps the learner develop problem solving skills and builds visual memory.

  • Step 1

    Collect objects that are always found in pairs.

  • Step 2

    Show one sock for instance, to the learner and then hide its pair in a basket with other similar items.

  • Step 3

    Encourage them to find the matching pair. Increase the number of pairs to be found gradually.