I designed this fun and simple module for students with mental disabilities using the basic shapes like square and circles above.
Square Exercise
Circles and Squares
Triangles with Circles and Squares
Create a Scene
Symmetry and Asymmetry
And simple color fun using poster colors and fingers!
The objective is to keep it short, simple, and fun. Precision is not important but mental exercises keep them alert and interested with the things they see around them by providing them the tools to assimilate objects and scenes.
When my student Samir (with autism) stop his singing/monologues and start concentrating on the shapes even for a minute is already a huge success. When Samir manipulates space, sequence, visuals and give the signal that he is done, I give him a thumb up sign, we clap our hands, and give each other high fives!
