Vision impairment

The child or young person is diagnosed as having moderate vision loss (within the range of 6/18 to 6/36) and will need some modifications to presentation of materials and the use of some resources as directed by the SEST team. Environmental considerations will need to be taken into account.  The child will have regular contacts from a qualified teacher for children and young people with a Vision Impairment (QTVI) from SEST.

0-5

• vision loss is classified as moderate 
• may take longer to learn to communicate
• may have problems accessing detailed pictures or early print
• may have problems identifying peers when playing outside or at a distance from them
• may become tired towards the end of the day due to having to concentrate so hard on ‘looking’, especially in adverse lighting conditions or where appropriate modifications have not been provided
• may have 
  • issues with self- esteem, emotional well-being and social interaction
  • difficulties with depth perception.
  • difficulties with "visual clutter"
  • difficulties with peripheral vision
  • difficulties distinguishing different colours.
• may take longer to learn to communicate 

5-16

• may have problems accessing work from the board or print
• may have problems identifying peers in the playground
• may become tired towards the end of the school day due to having to concentrate so hard on ‘looking’, especially in adverse lighting conditions or where appropriate modifications have not been provided
• may have 
  • issues with self- esteem, emotional well-being and social interaction
  • difficulties with depth perception.
  • difficulties with "visual clutter"
  • difficulties with peripheral vision
  • difficulties distinguishing different colours.