Digital visualization tools for teaching materials for students with autism spectrum disorders in primary school

this article provides a detailed overview of digital visualization tools for educational and cognitive material for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who receive elementary general education at school. Attention is focused on the key features of the functioning of the visual sensory system in younger schoolchildren with ASD. The paper considers in detail the theoretical aspects of using digital visualization tools for educational materials for students with ASD attending elementary school. The formation and subsequent development of basic cognitive, motor and basic communication skills among students with ASD in their regular and extracurricular interaction with elementary school teachers through the use of visual support methods is one of the priorities of modern general education. Rational and methodically-based use of digital visualization tools for educational materials will provide younger students with ASD with real opportunities to improve socialization and understanding of the information presented. Through the use of digital visualization tools such as virtual schedules, visual cues, VR applications, videos with social stories, multimedia support during the lesson, Power Point presentations, and virtual guided tours, students with ASD strengthen their knowledge and skills. Introduction: in recent decades, there has been a significant increase in interest in inclusive education, especially in the context of teaching children with ASD. In the learning process, children face difficulties in perceiving and processing information, which requires teachers to adapt educational materials and use special teaching methods. One of the most effective approaches to solving this problem is the use of digital visualization tools. With the help of digital visualization tools, teachers can diversify the lesson and apply an individual approach. In addition, the possibilities of digital visualization significantly expand the prospects of inclusive education. Thus, digital imaging tools play an important role in creating a barrier-free, inclusive environment for teaching children with ASD in elementary school. Materials and methods of research. The research material is based on Russian concepts that study the problem of including children with ASD in the educational process and the use of didactic visual tools that affect the level of perception, understanding and memorization of educational information by younger schoolchildren with ASD. The research methodology is based on the analysis of scientific articles in which this problem is theoretically and empirically substantiated. Research results. In the course of the theoretical study, various digital visualization tools used to teach children with ASD in elementary school were analyzed. The main focus was on the effectiveness of these tools in order to increase understanding of the educational material, improve motivation and reduce anxiety among students. Discussion and conclusions. Visual tools such as animations and graphic design tools significantly improve the understanding of educational material in children with ASD. These tools help to transform abstract concepts into more accessible and understandable forms, which is especially important for children who may have difficulty understanding information in a traditional format.

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