Konsentrasi Belajar Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus (ABK) pada Pembelajaran Individual di Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB)
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https://doi.org/10.56347/kjpkm.v5i2.438Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Concentration, SLB-C Autis Pelita Hati PalembangAbstract
Children with special needs require educational services tailored to their individual characteristics and abilities. One of the main challenges in educating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is their low ability to maintain learning concentration due to sensory integration issues and environmental distractions. This community service activity aimed to implement individualized learning strategies to enhance students' learning concentration. The activity employed a qualitative descriptive approach during a three-month internship at SLB-C Autis Pelita Hati Palembang. Painting activities were implemented as a learning medium for two students with ASD who exhibited different characteristics. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and field notes. The results showed that learning concentration was significantly influenced by internal factors, such as neurological readiness and attention span, as well as external factors, particularly the classroom environment. Painting activities effectively enhanced self-regulation and sustained attention by integrating visual, motor, and sensory stimulation simultaneously, thereby reducing sensory overload. Observations revealed that the first student could maintain focus for up to ten minutes before displaying mild stimming behavior, whereas the second student had a shorter attention span (three to five minutes) and was highly sensitive to classroom noise. In addition to appropriate media, brief and consistent instructions, prompt teacher intervention, positive reinforcement, and a conducive learning environment proved to be crucial factors in supporting the success of individualized learning for students with ASD.
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