Efektivitas Metode Multisensory dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Memulai Membaca Pada Anak Tunagrahita Ringan

Abstract
This study aims to test the effectiveness of the multisensory method of early reading skills in children with mild mental retardation in grade VI at SLB (Special School) Bina Bangsa, Ngelom, Taman, Sidoarjo. The research method used in this research is the Single Subject Research (SSR) experimental method with the ABA design model. The subject in this study was a grade 6 student with mental retardation at Special School (SLB) Bina Bangsa, Ngelom, Taman, Sidoarjo. The data collection technique used in this study was an initial reading ability test. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive statistical data analysis techniques with data analysis in conditions and between conditions. The results of this study indicate that the multisensory method is effective in improving early reading skills in mildly retarded children.