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BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION!!
a) Description of the disability?
There are many different types of vision disabilities.
You can have people who are unable to see distant objects clearly which is commonly referred to as “near sighted” or myopic.
Other people may be unable to see close objects clearly which is commonly referred to as “far sighted” or hyperopic.
Legally blind refers to people that have less than 20/200 vision in the better eye.
Totally blind people need the use of braille, raised-line drawings, audio recordings and/or other non-visual media.
Vision impaired includes how total blindness vision impaired is described as having vision loss from low vision to total blindness.
b) A number of causal or influencing factors that can lead to blindness or vision impaired.
Albinism – is where people are born with little or no colour in their eyes, skin or hair.
Cataracts – is a clouding of the lens of the eye that covers the passage of light. Although cataracts are most common in elderly people there are cases where children have been born with them.
Diabetes – are one of the most common leading causes of visual impairment in many countries. Diabetes can develop eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy which is one of the most common eye diseases formed by diabetes.
Glaucoma – is when the optic nerve is damaged that carries information from the light sensitive area of the eye which is called the retina. When the pressure is too high the child may find bright light and sunlight uncomfortable and may have eyes that are slightly larger than usual.
Onchocerciasis or river-blindness – is transmitted by blackflies that live and thrive in many riverside areas. Eye lesions can be found in all the internal tissues of the eye where they cause inflammation, bleeding and other complications that can lead to blindness.
Refractive errors –
Retinitis pigamentosa – is a group of hereditary retinal diseases. The first sighs of this is usually occur in early childhood. Trachoma is caused by a micro-organism that spreads through contact with eye discharge from the infected person this could be spread by towels, handkerchiefs or fingers.
c) Specific developmental/behavioural issues that are typical of this disability
• Tripping, walking into things, slipping (use of equipment, falling up stairs/gutters
• Distance books are held from the eyes
• Social ( reluctance to join in) solitary play independently –become bossy or needy
• Acting out behaviour – inappropriate anger/frustration/annoying others (unable to participate in visual activities or games with other children.
The program provides education and support for parents so they can encourage the healthy development of their children. Parents learn to help their children develop the skills they need for daily activities at home and in early learning and care settings.
Without special support from an early age, a child who is blind or has low vision may have trouble learning to talk, explore and make friends when he or she begins school. A child who is blind or has low vision is at a significant risk for difficulties in all areas of development, including:
• communication and language
• fine and gross motor skills
• understanding and thought processes
• social skills
• emotional development
• self help
d) Implications for inclusion in an early childhood setting?
Helping the children to accept the person for who they are and acknowledging that we are all still the same and understanding what is wrong with the person/child.
Staff would have Personal Development Training to help them to know how to help the child who is blind or visually impaired what they can and can’t do like changing the room as often because the child will become overwhelmed by learning where things are each time and may be frustrated or angry with you or themselves.
e) Resources/support that would be necessary to support the delivery of a program for a child with blindness or vision impaired disability?
Modifications to the program, activities and equipment having more painting and sensory activities.
f) Identify any support services/association that families could access?
Noahs’ ark, KISS (Kindergarten Inclusion Support Services), Braille/blind Association.
Support – Occupational therapist – braille/computer.
Signs to look out for in your children from birth because if they are picked up early they may be able to be resolved.
• swollen or encrusted eyelids
• bumps, sores or styes on or around the eyelids
• drooping eyelids
• does not make eye contact with you by three months of age
• does not watch or follow an object with the eyes by three months
• haziness or whitish appearance inside the pupil
• frequent "wiggling," "drifting," or "jerky" eye movements misalignment between the eyes (eye turns or crossing of eyes)
• lack of coordinated eye movements
• drifting of one eye when looking at objects
• turning or tilting of the head when looking at objects
• squinting, closing or covering of one eye when looking at objects
• excessive tearing when not crying
• excessive blinking or squinting
• excessive rubbing or touching of the eyes
I dunno what else to add or how else to answer the questions any help would be much appreciated thanks
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