Efektivitas Penggunaan Media Flashcard Terhadap Kemampuan Mengenal Warna pada Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder di Pusat Terapi Ourkidz Medan

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using flashcard media in improving color recognition skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study employed a quantitative method with a Single Subject Research (SSR) approach using an A–B–A design, which consisted of an initial baseline phase (A1), an intervention phase (B), and a final baseline phase (A2). The subject of this research was one child with ASD who participated in an individual therapy program. Data were collected through observation using a checklist sheet and an assessment rubric that included three behavioral indicators: naming colors, pointing to colors, and grouping objects by color. The results showed that in phase A1, the participant's average score was 33.3%. After the flashcard intervention was administered during phase B, the score increased to 86.4%. In phase A2, the score remained high at 92.6%. Visual analysis indicated a clear shift in trend direction from flat to significantly increasing, along with high data stability during the intervention and follow-up phases. These findings indicate that the use of flashcards is effective in enhancing color recognition skills in children with ASD. The intervention not only improved the participant's ability during the treatment phase but also showed good retention effects after the intervention ended. These results are supported b previous studies that emphasize the strong visual learning preferences of children with ASD.