Empowering students with autism spectrum disorder to learn activities of daily living.
Fostering independent skills through fun, tactile learning.
The challenge
Develop a tool to help teachers and caretakers working with children with special needs at Beverley School in Toronto, Ontario.
The outcome
An assistive tool for use by teachers and caretakers working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Key stakeholders
Beverley School, Toronto.
Timeline
3 months
Target Audience
Located in the core of downtown Toronto, The Beverley School is a specialized institution that supports around 100 children with developmental and/or physical disabilities. The school strives to provide an encouraging learning environment and supports the individual needs and interests of each of their students.
Several students at The Beverley School have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), meaning their emotions are difficult to express and they have varied responses to sensory stimuli.
The Problem
Children with ASD have difficulties learning certain daily living activities, such as getting dressed.
Goals and Objectives
So, we have designed an educational toy that lets children play, discover, and learn dressing skills with their senses.
