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Early Tactile Learning Profile

This observational checklist can be used to assist in determining the need for additional evaluation and instruction in specific skill areas.

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By Ann Adkins, Scott Baltisberger, Sara Kitchen, Debra Sewell, TSBVI Outreach

This 77-page document from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) is designed to help develop a “Tactile Profile” for students with visual impairments who:

  • are chronologically and/or developmentally functioning between the ages of birth to 5 years old; and/or
  • have struggled with the acquisition of tactile skills/have not made expected progress; and/or
  • may be considered “non-traditional tactile learners” or “non-readers”.

It is available as a free download in PDF format with fillable blank spaces.

Contents

This instrument includes:

  • Early Tactile Learning Profile: Checklist – this chart provides a short description of each important tactile skill, “Answer” column, and a column for taking notes
  • Early Tactile Learning Profile: Evaluation Resources – this chart includes sources for student information, and suggested evaluation tools that will assist in answering each question
  • Early Tactile Learning Profile: Instructional Resources – this chart provides sources for general information, suggested activities, and guidance for creating appropriate activities
  • References – a list of all resources in the Early Tactile Learning Profile documents, including websites
  • Additional Resources – a document with suggestions of other important information on tactile learning for students with visual impairments including those with additional disabilities and/or deafblindness.