PENINGKATAN KOORDINASI MOTORIK DAN PENYELESAIAN MASALAH MELALUI MEDIA APE PADA ANAK AUTISME

• Lailtus Syafa’ah

  Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban

  Author

• Chilyatul Jannah

  Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban

  Author

• Mefi Lestari

  Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban

  Author

This study aims to improve fine motor skills in children with autism through the use of Educational Play Equipment (EA) in the form of a hollow box with balls. The subject was a six-year-old child named MA who attends the Salsabila Special School. MA demonstrated cognitive development equivalent to that of a two-year-old child and was not yet able to speak, but was already beginning to understand simple instructions. This study used a qualitative approach with direct observation. The researcher acted as a facilitator, providing stimulation through engaging and repetitive games. The research instrument consisted of observation notes on the child's motor development and understanding of instructions. The results showed that MA began to understand the rules of the game and was able to remove the ball from the hole in the box independently. Furthermore, MA's hand strength increased, especially in his dominant left hand. The conclusion of this study indicates that the use of simple EEA can help improve hand-eye coordination, muscle strength, and the ability to follow instructions in children with autism. These results are expected to serve as a reference for teachers and therapists in the development of children with special needs.

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