Tactile Reading Method Proposal for Choosing Literacy Forms

Newly developed tactile reading method in the Netherlands aims to assist in selecting the appropriate form of literacy for individuals based on a thorough decision process. The proposal involves considering factors such as child characteristics, external influences, and motivation for braille adoption. By filling in checklists and following a decision tree, educators can determine if switching to braille is suitable. This approach emphasizes personalization and collaboration with students to enhance literacy skills effectively.

• Tactile reading
• Literacy forms
• Decision process
• Child characteristics
• Braille adoption

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1. Tactile Reading 2021 Oslo, 29 April Newly developed method in the Netherlands to choose the appropriate form of literacy A proposal for a decision process Ans Withagen, Royal Dutch Visio

2. Choice of Literacy

3. Source of inspiration Alan J. Koenig & Cay Holbrook Texas School, 1995

4. Proposal for a process

6. Child characteristics Age Eye disease Visual Acuity Sensory functioning (Checklist) Cognitive possibilities Memory Vitality Reading level Reading pace Social skills & status Emotional well-being Self reliance Work attitude

7. External factors Family situation Cultural background Family, friends & relations Educational situation

8. Method to determine suitable writing system Fill in the Checklists: 1. Use of senses 2. Child Characteristics 3. External factors Next step: based on the various considerations you fill in the decision tree and decide if it s a idea to switch to braille or not

9. (start tactile training and continue to question 4 Decision Tree 1.Visual acuity is lower than or equal to 0.05 or there is a severe case of CVI? No Yes 2. Are there any reading problems? No Yes 3. Are the tactual skills at a good level to make a switch? No Yes

10. 4. Is the environment motivated to start with braille? No Yes 5. Is the pupil him/herself motivated to start with braille? No Yes If No: also start a plan ;-) Set up a rehabilitation plan In consultation with pupil Involve the checklist about the senses

12. Thank you for your attention! Questions? More information: answithagen@visio.org www.visio.org/tactile-reading-2021