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The motor and cognitive development of a visually handicapped child is delayed due to various constraints placed on learning by the handicap. The child requires, a functional visual assessment, and assessment of mental & motor development. Based on these findings a total remediation programme needs to be worked out. This is individualised, integrated & includes stimulation of residual vision, optional use of residual vision and special measures to promote general development.
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Singhania, R.U. Development in severely visually handicapped children and visual therapy remediation. Indian J Pediatr 59, 73–77 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02760902
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02760902