Special Education, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disability, Birthday Activity, Cake Making, Fine Motor Skills, Language Development, Recipe Following, Assistive Aid, Stress Management
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A birthday workshop is organized for Karin, a person with intellectual and physical disabilities, to make a cake and develop various skills.
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[...] To achieve this workshop, different skills will be worked - The recognition of ingredients, with the use of taste and touch - Following a recipe and instructions - The handling of utensils To present the workshop to Karin, we explain to her that for her birthday she will make a cake. We choose a yogurt cake recipe for its simplicity and the numerous variations it offers. We install the ingredients on the work surface in the right proportions. We place the utensils next to them. First, we will try to differentiate the ingredients. Then we explain the different steps of the recipe in a brief and clear way: 'put the flour in the bowl'. [...]
[...] In the case of Karin, the specific education allowance (AES) would allow for a helper to be placed alongside Karin to assist in integrating her without a traditional educational system. To determine which aids are suitable for Karin's situation, I have used official sources: - The handicap.gouv.fr website, which presents possible aids for people with disabilities - The drees.solidarites-santé.gouv.fr website, which presents social aid devices. In both cases, it is a matter of official websites that allow access to reliable and exhaustive information. The information taken from these websites allows for the accuracy of the information to be guaranteed. [...]
[...] However, when it came to choosing the flavor, Karin's behavior changed. The introduction of a choice was the origin of a stress that disrupted the course of the workshop. Aside from this incident, Karin was involved in the realization of the cake by following the steps with attention. The recognition part was experienced as a game. The ability to touch different textures and taste allowed for the exploration of a new dimension and invested Karin in the workshop. During the workshop, it is worth noting that Karin invested in the realization as long as she was guided step by step. [...]
[...] Therefore, the activity preparation will need to be done in advance, in order to offer an activity that suits her abilities but is not too long to avoid fatigue. Karin is able to move a few steps without her wheelchair. It will also be necessary to take into account the consequences of stress on Karin. Karin is a person with intellectual disability, associated with physical disability. Therefore, learning is delayed, especially since Karin suffers from communication disorders. It is therefore essential for the educators to use simple and visual communication through demonstration and gestures. Learning can develop through experience. In fact, manipulation can be a source of memorization. [...]
