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  • 1 Management and Science University
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Abstract

In a recent assessment regarding the concern towards the awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it was implied that at least 1 in 200 children are diagnosed with autism (Fernell, Eriksson, & Gillberg, 2013). In Malaysia, it could possibly be said that it is a rare sight to find teaching aids or books at the physical bookstores specifically made for young children with autism, in which have their own traits in approaching matters. In this case study, a test was conducted to determine the basic counting skills based on attractive visual teaching aids for autistic children that will probably be assistance to parents. For this, a visual counting book was designed and tested by 15 autistics children at National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM). In hindsight, the results obtained shown that the users who participated quite adept when it comes to areas for knowledge responsiveness. However, the review highlights that an improvement is vital in this area.