VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, AUTISM AND MULTIPLE DISABILITY

Following on from part one of A SCHOOL VISIT (below) we will now consider other important aspects in relation to … More A SCHOOL VISIT (Part 2) →

Many of you reading this blog will be aware that for a number of years I worked as a special … More A SCHOOL VISIT →

On my Facebook page we considered those who have become disaffected; that is, children, young people or older learners who … More EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES →

ERRORS IN REFRACTION For most of us with straight forward refractive errors vision can be corrected to normal. Usually, issues … More ERRORS IN REFRACTION →

Having now looked at visual impairment, cognitive difficulties and autism, over the next few weeks we will consider a number … More MULTIPLE DISABILITY AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT →

This term is used here to describe all those with a below average IQ; that is, an IQ below 70. … More COGNITIVE DIFFICULTIES →

Those with ASDs have a developmental disorder which affects social and communication skills and impairs the ability to relate well … More AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASDs) →

Dual sensory impairment is the combination of both visual impairment and hearing impairment. It does not mean that the individual … More DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT →

Below are a few points for you to consider regarding the support given to your child. Learning environment Accessible and … More APPROPRIATE SUPPORT →

In this article we will consider visual impairment along with accessing information and life more generally. Both are developed extensively … More ACCESSING LEARNING AND COMMON EYE CONDITIONS →