Starter education kits to enhance visual perception in children with special needs

Visual perception is more than just “seeing.” It’s about how the brain makes sense of what the eyes see. Looking at something is only the first step, the real magic happens when a child understands what they are looking at and uses that information to respond or interact.

This skill plays a big role in how children:

• Read and write
• Draw and create
• Play and explore
• Understand their surroundings at home, school, and in the community

When visual perception is challenged, it can sometimes affect school performance, confidence, and even social interactions. Since children learn best with visual experiences, supporting these skills can make a big difference in their overall development.

How PERCEPTION kits help

The team at PERCEPTION, led by experienced special educators, has created two carefully designed starter kits. These kits are more than just visually engaging, they provide learning opportunities through multiple senses like touch, sound, and sight. This makes it easier for children to grasp new concepts and remember them longer.

Starter Kit 1 components

1. Emotion tools

• Help children recognise and understand different emotions, both in themselves and others

• Start with teaching the meaning of each card

• Encourage children to point to the card that matches how they feel

• Use the cards to discuss reasons behind emotions

• Support children in recognising feelings in others, building empathy and social skills
  

2. Sensory tools

• Support children in processing different sensory inputs like textures, sounds, smells, and tastes

• Provide a variety of tactile, visual, and auditory experiences

• Can help soothe and calm during moments of sensory overwhelm

• Useful as a positive sensory activity and a way to reinforce learning
  

3. Visual scheduler

• Gives children a clear idea of what their day will look like

• Reduces anxiety by removing surprises in their routine

• Helps children follow steps, complete activities, and feel a sense of accomplishment

• Can also be used for matching pictures to words, supporting early reading
  

4. Safety Cards

• Teach important safety rules in everyday life

• Use as visual cues to guide safe choices and prevent dangerous situations

• Help children remember safety concepts faster than verbal instructions alone
  

5. Visual Perception Tools

• Build skills for recognising letters, numbers, colours, shapes, and objects

• Can involve matching pictures to real objects or puzzle pieces

• Provide multisensory input to make learning fun and engaging

Starter Kit 2 components

1. Math language book

• Teaches concepts like big/small, near/far — essential for understanding maths

• Moves from simple to more complex concepts in a gentle, structured way
  

2. Reading and writing tool

• Uses 3D objects to make reading and spelling interactive and fun

• Introduces sound and word categories for early reading skills

• Encourages rhyming, sound recognition, and tactile learning
  

3. Fruit & veggie game

• Teaches counting and the concept of money through pretend shopping

• Younger children can count money; older ones can add amounts for totals

• Builds both academic skills and daily living skills

• Can be played in groups to encourage social interaction
  

4. House game

• Introduces number and letter recognition, consonants and vowels, and Dolch sight words

• Encourages playful learning in a relaxed setting

• Works well as a group activity for social skills
  

5. Sensory bottle

• Offers calming sensory input during overwhelming situations

• Useful for easing anxiety in busy environments like malls or social gatherings

• Small enough to carry in a bag for on-the-go comfort

Why this matters

Supporting visual perception isn’t about “fixing” your child — it’s about giving them tools to learn in ways that work for them. When children can process and understand what they see, they feel more confident, independent, and ready to engage with the world.

The kits are designed to:

• Build essential learning skills through play

• Encourage self-expression and independence

• Support sensory needs in a gentle, affirming way

• Strengthen social interaction and daily life skills

Please check out this detailed infographic that highlights visual milestones during a child’s development.

Disclaimer: This guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for proper guidance.

For more details or to order a kit, you can contact Ms. Tejal Shah (Special Educator) at 9886000154.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other developmental differences, or concerns about developmental delays, the Nayi Disha team is here to help

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