ERIC Number: EJ1187637
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 13
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-2506
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Visual Impairments in Young Children: Fundamentals of and Strategies for Enhancing Development
Thompson, Stacy D.; Merino, Sarah
Young Exceptional Children, v21 n3 p157-169 Sep 2018
Visual Impairments (VIs) are ranked as the fourth most common disability in the United States and are viewed as the most common restricting condition during childhood. It has been reported that 17% to 25% of school-aged children have some degree of a vision problem, thus interrupting their potential to reach optimal growth and learning in school. This is mostly due to the lack of professional eye care many children receive (AOA). Consequently, early intervention (EI) and stimulation for these children can greatly aid in their overall development and success upon entering school. The goal of this article is to provide more information for parents and professionals on VIs as well as ways to ensure a typical developmental trajectory in children through the use of practical techniques.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Early Intervention, Visual Acuity, Vision, Visual Stimuli, Young Children, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, Educational Legislation, Infants
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Parents; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C
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