New for vision impared..would it work for ASD?

[TwasBrilling]

Disney has devices for the hearing impared. I was wondering if they could be used for children with ASD. My reasoning being that it explains what is going on, what they are seeing. I thought it might be something that helped with their experience and also help to keep them focused.

Has anyone used them for that reason? Positives, negatives?

Thanks,

TB

P.S. I'm not new, just wanted a jazzier name.

 

[SueM in MN]

no one has posted about using those devices yet.

I watched a TV show not long ago that had audio description added. My gut reaction would be that it would add too much stimulation for someone with autism.

You still would have all the stimulation of the ride with music and the narration that is already there. Added to that would be descriptions of things you would see as you go by them. Many people with autism find just the attraction as it is too stimulating.
It might work well for some people, but I think it would be too much for most.

 

[Ms_Butterfly]

How many devices does Disney have? ASD children can see what's going on, but visually impaired people cannot, so people with visual issues take first priority with such devices. I doubt Disney has enough devices to cover both visually impaired folks and ASD folks (the latter of which is a larger audience).

 

[SueM in MN]

How many devices does Disney have? ASD children can see what's going on, but visually impaired people cannot, so people with visual issues take first priority with such devices. I doubt Disney has enough devices to cover both visually impaired folks and ASD folks (the latter of which is a larger audience).

We don't know how many they have. My understanding from pictures of the device is that the same unit can be used for different purposes (i.e. Used in one mode to provide audio descriptions, used in another mode to provide captioning for people with hearing related disabilities). They probably have a quantity based on the number of guests they estimate have the needs it was intended for.

 

[bookwormde]

Interesting, my initial reaction is that with auditory processing deficits being so common that it might have little value for many of our children, but “canned” speech for some reason seems to be more effective particularly if it can be portions can be easily repeated.

I am thinking that it would be very individual to the person with autism.

I am going to be interested in how my DS does with the Kimunicator at EPCOT, since it is really a “guide” system.

bookwormde

 

[pudge the fish]

Kim Possible adventure-about the the Kimunicator
it is really detailed and even shows Pictures of where you are supposed to be or what you are to look for. You can repeat most everything also as to clues etc. -It also has a HELP button if you are really lost. it does guide you to certain spots but it's really descriptive.

I can be PM'd about loud sounds on the adventure - in other words where is it really LOUD in adventures -but I don't want to give it out in Public.
we had a wonderful time and have done most of the adventures.

 

[DisneyDreams4P&B]

What is the Kimunicator?

 

[bookwormde]

A PM about where it is exceptionally loud would be great thank you.

The kimunicator is an electronic device, which is used to guide participants in a “Kim Possible” type adventure in the world showcase. It is brand new, and we are looking forward to trying it for the first time in June (I have scheduled extra EPCOT time this vacation because of it).

sorry to OP for going a little OT

bookwormde

 

[SueM in MN]

What is the Kimunicator?

Here's a link that will explain everything about the Kim Possible Adventure and the Kimunicators.