Characteristics of visually impaired Children

Characteristics of Visually Impaired Children with special reference to Educational Implications

1. Presentedby
Mr.ReyazAhmadWani
AssistantProfessor
SchoolofEducation
CentralUniversityofKashmir
PRESENTATION
ON
CHARACTERISTICS OF VISUALLY
IMPAIRED CHILDREN

2. 1.Attention(PotentialDifficulties)
2.ImagereflectingAccommodationofNeedsofVisuallyImpairedStudentin
InclusiveClassroomSetting
3.Attention(EducationalImplications)
4.Memory(PotentialDifficulties)
5.ImagereflectingMultisensoryApproach
6.Memory(EducationalImplications)
7.OralCommunicationProblems(PotentialDifficulties)
8.OralCommunicationProblems(EducationalImplications)
9.IntellectualAbilities(PotentialDifficulties)
10.IntellectualAbilities(EducationalImplications)
11.LanguageDevelopment(PotentialDifficulties)
12.LanguageDevelopment(EducationalImplications)
13.AcademicDeficiencies(PotentialDifficulties)
14.AcademicDeficiencies(EducationalImplications)
15.Social-BehaviouralInteractions(PotentialDifficulties)
16.Social-BehaviouralInteractions(EducationalImplications)
17.Orientation&Mobility(PotentialDifficulties)
18.Orientation&Mobility(EducationalImplications)

3. 1.Initial attention to directions/information
2.Problems with visual attention
3.Attention span (length of time on task)
4.Focus (inhibition of distracting stimuli)
5.Selective attention (discrimination of important
stimulus characteristics)

5. 1.Provide auditory cues that indicate important
information is going to be provided.
2.Provide oral information in short amounts.
3. Provide information, such as directions &
important information, in auditory format.
4. Provide directions on tape recorder.

6. 1.Problems with visual memory
2.Problems with concept development

8. 1.Stress meaningful content.
2.Provide strategies instruction.
3.Use multisensory presentation of
information, primarily auditory & tactile.

9. Relatively unimpaired

10. None

11. Relatively Normal

12. None

13. 1.Difficulty with receptive & expressive language
2.Delayed acquisition of vocabulary and
language rules
3.Limited visual cues related to language
development

15. 1.Create environment that encourages
verbal communication.
2.Encourage expression of thoughts.
3.Provide appropriate language models.
4.Provide opportunities for students to
learn language for varied purposes and
with different audiences.

16. 1.Delayed acquisition of reading, writing &
mathematical skills
2.Decoding of text
3.Reading comprehension
4.Math computation
5.Problem-solving in mathematics
6.Self-directed expressive writing

18. 1.Use learning strategies to promote effective studying.
2.Teach strategies for decoding unknown words for students
with residual vision.
3.Provide strategies to promote reading comprehension and
math problem solving.
4.Develop functional writing skills.
5.Adapt curriculum to promote success.
6.Encourage & support independent reading.
7.Encourage shared reading & writing.
8.Teachers must use effective communication skills.
9.Teach Braille for students without residual vision.
10.Use technology aids.

19. 1.Repetitive, stereotypical behaviours
2.Social immaturity
3.Withdrawn
4.Unable to use nonverbal cues
5.Peer acceptance

21. 1.Promote social competence through direct
instruction of skills.
2.Reinforce appropriate behaviours.
3.Seek self-understanding of reasons for
inappropriate behaviour.
4.Teach self-management, self-control.
5.Develop peer social support systems.

22. 1.Difficulty using spatial information
2.Difficulty moving from one place to
another

24. 1.Provide orientation to classroom &
building.
2.Re-orient student when physical layout
changes.

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3. https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/guide-to-
disabilities/assessment-diagnosis/vision-impairment
4. https://cehs.unl.edu/secd/visual-impairments/
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