DiGi-ViS Intervention Module: A Need Analysis

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, is now a significant publichealth concern. The goal of this study is to determine whether there is a need for a Digital Visual Support(DIGI-ViS) intervention module among preschoolers with autism in Perak. The informants of this study were atotal of five special education preschool teachers who were selected by purposive sampling. The data was usedto analyse the interview transcripts. An interview method using semi-structured, guided questions is used toexplore the study's objectives. The findings of the data analysis revealed five themes (benefits, teaching practice,threats, approaches, and subject matter) that emerged, recommending that there is a need to develop digitalvisual support among preschoolers with autism placed in the Preschool Special Education Integration Programin Perak. Need analysis studies are essential for determining the content and requirements of an interventionmodule. Researchers also explored the expert opinion of special education teachers on the current challengesexperienced in the classroom setting during self-management subjects. The outcomes of this study suggest thatdigital visual support as an intervention tool for preschoolers with autism is recommended and very useful.