Pendas : Jurnah Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar
Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 No. 02, Juni 2026 Produce

EXPLORATION OF MONUMENTAL TEXTILE TECHNIQUES AS A SENSORY INTERVENTION MEDIUM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH A DESIGN THINKING APPROACH




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07 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the use of monumental textile techniques as a multisensory intervention medium for children with sensory processing disorders through a Design Thinking approach. Children with sensory challenges often display repetitive behaviors as self-regulation strategies due to difficulties in processing tactile and proprioceptive stimuli. Using qualitative methods including participatory observation, interviews, studio experiments, and limited trials involving three children aged 3 to 7 years, this research developed textile-based sensory media employing ruffling and tucking techniques The findings show that varied textures effectively stimulate sensory responses, increase attention span, and promote positive emotional engagement. The intervention also redirects repetitive behaviors into more structured and adaptive exploratory activities. The Design Thinking approach ensures that the developed media are user-centered, functional, and contextually relevant. However, effectiveness depends on individual sensory profiles, requiring personalized implementation and professional supervision. Overall, monumental textile media demonstrate strong potential as innovative sensory intervention tools to support emotional regulation and adaptive behavior in children with special needs.

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Pendas : Jurnah Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar is a journal published twice a year, namely in June and December that aims to be a forum for scientific publications to pour ideas and studies complemented with the results of research related to primary school education. To achieve this, basic education ...