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5.4.7 Mainstreaming Programme
They do joint ventures between The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and Ministry of
Education (MOE). NASOM provides teacher aides who help the children assimilate into the classroom
and school activities.

5.4.8 Transition Programme
This programme is designed specifically for children with autism to prepare for formal schooling.
Children who have successfully participated in the transition program will be encouraged to enrol in a
mainstream school.

6.0 Problem Statement

Person with autism can find it hard to filter out distractions sometimes, which makes it difficult for
them to focus. They can without much of a stretch get occupied by foundation commotion, splendid
lights, hunger or the extremely intriguing thoughts humming around in their minds. It's likewise simple
for youngsters to get exhausted or lose intrigue. Person with autism can think that it is difficult to
concentrate on things that don't intrigue them for instance, exercises that include shared
consideration, such as perusing a book with a carrier, doing a riddle, or in any event, strolling securely
over the street. Be that as it may, they can keep their consideration on things they like.

Community in Malaysia still lack of knowledge about autism and these programmes are very
important as a foundation for creating awareness for autism for society, where such experiences can
change the perspective towards them.

7.0 Methodology

7.1 Observations Method
We have created an activity for students with autism located in NASOM Malacca. We have provided
a number of activities to see the how they focus doing a job. We arranged five cups and ordered them
to throw slippers toward the stacked cups. There were students who could throw the cups by dropping
a lot while some of them could not drop the cups directly. The activity was conducted to see the focus
and movement of an autistic. Next, we provide them with water bubble as studies have shown that
sensory play helps in building up some of the brain areas, especially those that control the anxiety part.
This water balloon activity can also use joint and balance sensation to aid sensation to figure out how
much power our members need to use to do something. Lastly, we distribute foods like bread and
water to see how they behave and how they are eaten. Experts say that many children with autism
consume foods that are restricted primarily to cereal products, such as pasta and bread, and chicken
nuggets. That is because children with these conditions have sensory hypersensitivity and dislike, they
may not want to try new foods and be sensitive to certain textures. They often eat only certain
branded, colored or shaped foods. We also looked at the classroom environment during their study
time we noticed that rooms were provided with sensory gym. The room was equipped with climbing
structures, sip line, bolsters swing, hammock swing for sensory regulations. For them, the therapy
room has tools that can help to calm them down.

7.2 Interview Method
We had interviews with all the teachers who teach autism children fully at the National Autism
Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and they teach these children of autism for over 3 years. They also have
knowledge of other children with learning disabilities. They say that each child of autism is different.

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