Case study describing a session of musical play with a severely visually impaired child with chromosome disorder and global developmental delay.
Subject Details
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Child’s ID |
Child 5 |
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Age |
4 |
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Degree of visual impairment |
6/38 |
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Relevant medical information |
Global Developmental Delay. |
Outcomes
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Ease of use/accessibility for child |
Child used product but was more interested in putting it in his mouth and pulling the wire. Wireless? |
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Visual/sensory stimulation |
No visual stimulation. Was very tactile with Skoog. |
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Physical benefits (e.g. hand and eye co-ordination, fine and gross motor skills, co-ordination, control) |
Was able to control Skoog by rolling it back and forward. |
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Additional benefits (e.g. communication, expression, self-esteem) |
Communicated by pulling my hair and nipping me (a sign of excitement). |
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Understanding of cause and effect? |
No. Child did not connect was he was touching to sound or lights. |
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Did child have fun? |
Child became agitated/excited, but this is how he reacts to new equipment. |
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Would product be used regularly with this child? |
Staff feel that with regular use he would benefit from this. |
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Signature |
Debbie La |
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Date |
22/11/10 |
