Children and Their Vision

[Lillypad88]

Hello
I am having a lot of problems finding any answers to the following questions, I have answered the first question
• Maximum visual acuity (the ability to see detail) is usually achieved by around
A child's clarity of vision (visual acuity) has usually developed to 20/20 by the time the child reaches six months of age. At this time, babies achieve fairly precise eye movement control. At ages eight to 12 months, babies are judging distances well. Their eye/hand/body coordination continues to evolve, allowing them to grasp and throw objects with some accuracy. The integration of their fine motor abilities and their vision permits the child to manipulate smaller objects, and many begin feeding themselves. Once children begin to walk, they learn to use their eyes to guide and manage their bodies' large muscle groups to direct their whole movements.

Read more: http://www.healthofchildren.com/E-F/Eye ... z40UA3v7iv
• Children acquire 80 per cent of their information about the world through
• Children born with very low vision usually do not naturally engage in
• Visual development is closely linked to
• Near-sightedness is a lack of ability to see
• Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes because of an imbalance in the
• Amblyopia is often referred to as ‘lazy
• Visual impairment is the consequence of a

I have searched everywhere for the other answers but cannot find any information
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Lillian

[Lorina]

Found it!

The information can be found in "Supporting Education - The Teaching Assistant Handbook - on page 315. I was able to find this page in Google Books for you so you can complete your questions:

Visual Impairment

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[Lillypad88]

Thank you so much Lorina

[Lillypad88]

I am also stuck on this scenario?
My name is Tina. I am from the Philippines and I am 4 years old. I came to Australia six months ago with my mother and my two older brothers. My father was Australian but he died in a motorbike accident 3 months ago. We live with my paternal grandparents. I speak English and Filipino. I have 30% vision in my left eye and 80% vision in my right eye. Since arriving in Australia I have had an assessment and mobility training with Vision Australia.”

What information would you seek from Tina’s mother?

How would you go about assessing the physical environment in anticipation of Tina’s enrolment?

How would you incorporate Tina’s cultural background into the program?
Could you possibly point me in the right direction here too please?

[Lillypad88]

Also would these answers be correct below?
As part of the services inclusion policy educators may be required to consult/liaise with a specialist service or agency in relation to a child with additional needs.
List three reasons how this practice supports services to be inclusive
- treating families with dignity and respect;
-sharing relevant information so that families
can make informed decisions;
-offering families choices regarding their
involvement in and the provision of services; and forming partnerships with
families and working collaboratively with them.
Thank you so much Lorina

[foreverlearning6]

Any further updates as I am also stuck for this scenario?
Any help would be much appreciated!

[Lorina]

Also would these answers be correct below?
As part of the services inclusion policy educators may be required to consult/liaise with a specialist service or agency in relation to a child with additional needs.
List three reasons how this practice supports services to be inclusive
- treating families with dignity and respect;
-sharing relevant information so that families
can make informed decisions;
-offering families choices regarding their
involvement in and the provision of services; and forming partnerships with
families and working collaboratively with them.
Thank you so much Lorina

Yes, you're on the right track with your response!

,
Lorina