Abstract
There is no aspect of a child’s development that is unaffected by vision. Interpreting or localizing targets is much easier for those items visual in nature as compared with other sensory perceptions. This chapter outlines low-vision rehabilitation (LVR) early diagnosis and intervention procedures for children with visual conditions, low vision, and blindness. We place emphasis on a discussion of evaluation and treatments that will be useful for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs (CSHCN). Early intervention, usually at the time of diagnosis of ocular disease is necessary to prevent needless frustration and anxiety for the child and their parents about their prognosis for continued visual functioning, no matter the level. All of a child’s healthcare providers should play a collaborative and supportive role during a child’s developmental years to insure each one meets their unique and optimal potential so that they may grow into well-rounded, fully functional adults who are able to participate in and contribute to society in a meaningful way.
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Abbreviations
- DMV:
-
Department of Motor Vehicles
- IEP:
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Individualized Education Program
- LVR:
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Low Vision Rehabilitation
- MVA:
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
- NC-APVI:
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North Carolina Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
- NoIR:
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No Infra-Red light filter
- O&M:
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- OT:
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Occupational Therapist
- PRL:
-
Preferred Retinal Locus
- TVI:
-
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- UV:
-
Ultraviolet
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Whitaker, D.B., Scheiner, E. (2012). Evaluating School-Aged Children with Visual Disabilities. In: Hollar, D. (eds) Handbook of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2335-5_8
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