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2020 1106 CBSS AC mtg mini grant presentation - Beyond the Edge
- 2. Our Daughter, Teresa • Currently 4 ½ • Diagnosed with CVI at 3½ • Severe to profound hearing loss in both ears • Severe learning disability • Curious, curious, curious! • Regardless, one happy kid!
- 3. Pre-CVI Diagnosis Before the diagnosis of CVI we were always asking: • Why doesn’t she look at us? • Why does she look at the edges of objects, and not the objects themselves? • What is it about transparent objects that are so fascinating?
- 4. Helping her understand her world • We wanted to be able to produce material that would pique our daughter’s interest and be a conduit for learning. • To do that we had to ask ourselves what is Teresa drawn to? What does she like? • What are some of the characteristics of these items?
- 5. FIGURING OUT WHAT TO DO How do we make this work?
- 6. What does Teresa like? • Shiny gold or silver objects • Mirrors • Edges, edges, edges • Transparent objects • Soft cloth/objects • Cords, wires and ropes • Hair and beards • Texture • Looking through fabrics/mesh/netting • Patterns (wood grain/plaid) • Looking up at trees • Lights
- 7. Object Presentation Characteristics • Edges • Transparency • Sheen • Color • Texture/Pattern Presentation • Retain as much simplicity as possible. Don’t show too much at once! • Use of simple black or white background where possible • Use guided interaction with objects to encourage learning cause/effect MINIMIZE DISTRACTION IN PRESENTATION
- 8. Materials Purchased (1) • Color Texture Toy • Squigz Toys • Bead Maze
- 9. Materials Purchased (2) Light Table Transparent Plastic Shapes
- 10. Materials Purchased (3) • Fabrics • Fabric and mesh of various colors/ textures • Black fabric (felt/broadcloth) • Foam paper/texture foam • Color or shiny paper • Mylar (silver and gold) • Plastic Buttons • Glue Sticks • Other Adhesives • Ribbon • Textured letters • Plastic Gate • Black tri-fold display boards • Deep black paper
- 11. Materials Collected Around the House • Transparent lids/bowls • Cardboard • Transparent plastic binders • Sandpaper • Various paper scraps • Random Ribbons • Old thread spools • Existing toys that fit criteria • Pictures of familiar objects to Teresa – Mom/Dad – Sippy Cup – High Chair, etc.
- 12. THE RESULT
- 13. CVI Play Area • Black cloth on one wall and floor • Black Tri-fold Display to create another “wall” • Felt shapes can be attached to hanging felt strip
- 14. CVI Interactive Book Example images used in book
- 16. CVI Box with Windows
- 17. Light Table w/Clear Blocks
- 18. Examining Color and Contrast
- 19. Various uses of Mylar
- 20. OTHER CHANGES TO ROOMS •Plastic gates and balance ropes encourage her to remain upright and engage with her environment •Set of cards added to dining area to encourage language development during meals
Editor's Notes
- Hi-Contrast, texture/feel friendly, simple colors