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Katelyn Karsnia

Visual Impairment: What Is Impaired Vision? - 1 views

  • common vision-threatening eye diseases are:
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      Common eye disease that can cause visual impairment
  • visual field of
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      What visual impairment is classified as and what blindness is
  • common method
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      Common visual measurements
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  • Visual impairment, or vision impairment,
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      Definition of Visual impairment
  • DiabetesStrokeThyroid diseaseMyasthenia gravisLyme diseaseAIDSTumors located in or around the eye
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      Illness that can cause vision problems
  • The eye itselfOptic nerveOrbit (area around each eye)The vision pathways inside the head
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      Injuries that can cause visual problems
  • Head injuries
  • Together with doctors and other medical professionals, humanitarian groups and organizations such as the National Federation of the Blind, the American Council for the Blind and Hadley can offer a helping hand to those affected by vision loss.
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      Resources to help people with impaired vision
  • means full correction is not even possible with the help of glasses, contact lenses, medication or vision surgery.
  • means that someone’s eyesight is reduced (impaired) to the extent that it can’t be corrected to a normal level.
  • Moderate visual impairmentVisual acuity: 20/70 to 20/160Severe visual impairmentVisual acuity: 20/200 to 20/400 and/orVisual field: 20 degrees or lessProfound visual impairmentVisual acuity: 20/500 to 20/1000 and/orVisual field: 10 degrees or less
  • less than 20
  • his degree of visual field loss is classified as legally blind.
  • Total blindness is the absence of all light.
  • Macular degenerationDiabetic retinopathyGlaucomaCataractsSerious eye infections
clwisniewski

Visual impairment in the classroom - 0 views

  • Visual impairment in the classroom
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      Another great classroom resource!
  • Visual cues are central to most early childhood education systems.
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      This is incredibly true, almost every lesson we will teach have some aspect of a visual. How will we accomplish our lessons without visuals?
  • In a school environment, visual impairments can cause difficulties when it comes to traditional reading and writing activities, reading at a distance, distinguishing colors, recognizing shapes and participating in physical education games which require acute vision, such as softball and kickball.
    • sadielaurenn
       
      Prior to research, when I heard "vision impairment" I would typically think of someone who is blind. Throughout researching this disability I have realized that it is so much more. Something as simple as needing glasses for being near sided or far sided is consider a vision impairment.
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  • Tips for teachers working with students who are visually impaired
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      Below are some very basics tips to help accommodate your visually impaired students.
  • Children and adults with low vision are not considered legally blind, they simply have reduced vision at or lower than 20/70. Students who are blind have vision that is at or lower than 20/200. Nonetheless, only 15% of students with visual impairments are considered to be completely blind, with no light or form perception ability
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      An interesting statistic!
  • Children with visual impairments often start off learning to read and write with the assistance of low-tech solutions, such as high-intensity lamps and book-stands. Sometimes screen magnification and computer typing and reading programs are used. In other cases, low vision students will learn to read using the Braille system over text, or a combination of the two. However, as students progress through early grade levels and reading and writing activities become more demanding, periodic literacy skills assessment is required to ensure additional resources and adaptive strategy instruction are provided to meet their needs.
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      It's good to continue assessing visually impaired students in case they need further assistance.
  • For those students with visual impairments who do not master Braille, making use of technology to facilitate reading is fundamental. In fact, most talented Braille readers prefer to use computers or tablets when reading for fun anyway. And students who learn to use a computer not only find homework easier to complete, but often become faster readers. It is simply more efficient for low vision students to use a computer and word-processor over reading paper books and handwriting. This is particularly relevant at a high-school level, when reading and writing assignments become lengthier and more challenging.
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      This could be included in a student's IEP, so they have access to a device that can assist them with reading and writing.
clwisniewski

Defining Visual Impairment for Parents and Special Education Teachers - 0 views

  • As the term indicates, a visual impairment involves an issue with sight which interferes with a student’s academic pursuits. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) officially defines the category as “an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness.”
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      We, as teachers, need to remember that these impairments "adversely affect a child's educational performance".
  • Early intervention can help a child strengthen his or her vision. This means that as a parent, you should waste no time if you suspect that your child possesses a visual impairment.
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      I recently learned that an eye clinic near me, Brainerd, MN, provides free infancy eye exams to try to allow for early intervention of vision impairments!
  • While the causes vary, there are several common signs which may indicate that a child has a visual impairment. These include:Irregular eye movements (for instance, eyes that don’t move together or that appear unfocused)Unusual habits (such as covering one eye or frequently rubbing eyes)Sitting abnormally close to a television or holding a book close to the face
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      This could be helpful information to give parents if they are concerned about their child having vision problems at school, or if they can qualify for help, as well as suggesting they see an optometrist for further evaluation.
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  • Challenges in conceptualizing objects occur because the student lacks the vision to process objects the way that his or her classmates do. Sensory learning works well as a solution, according to NICHCY. This strategy helps students with visual impairments conceptualize by allowing them to use their other senses to understand an object.
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      Allow visually impaired students opportunities to use their other senses through sensory learning.
clwisniewski

Visual Impairment (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth - 0 views

  • Just as you don't think about your eye color every day, people with visual impairment don't always think about their condition every day either.
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      I never thought about it this way. This likely goes for other disabilities as well. Our own personal obstacles, if you will, in life become part of a routine that we don't think about every day.
  • If a visually impaired person asks for assistance, don't hesitate to help.
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      You shouldn't ever hesitate to help someone who asks for assistance, disability or not. Helping others is great, but like in the disability sensitivity video we shared it may be more harmful than helpful in some scenarios.
  • People rarely lose their eyesight during their teen years. When they do, it's usually caused by an injury like getting hit in the eye or head with a baseball or having an automobile or motorcycle accident.
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      This seems unclear to me. There are many causes for visual impairment, whether they stem from an accident or are genetic. Although, they do not have to be either of these, visual impairments can happen to anyone. This portion goes on to specify conditions that may cause loss of vision after birth, which to me would mean in infancy. Loss of vision doesn't have to happen at any said time in your life.
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  • Some people are completely blind, but many others have what's called legal blindness. They haven't lost their sight completely but have lost enough vision that they'd have to stand 20 feet from an object to see it as well as someone with perfect vision could from 200 feet away.
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      Distinguishes between complete blindness and legal blindness.
drewevanaho

What is Vision Impairment? | Department of Ophthalmology | University of Pittsburgh - 1 views

  • What is Vision Impairment?
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      Visually Impaired Page
nikkilh

Blind vs. Visually Impaired: What's the Difference? | IBVI | Blog - 0 views

  • The definition of visual impairment is “a decrease in the ability to see to a certain degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses.” Blindness is “the state of being unable to see due to injury, disease or genetic condition.”
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      Definition of visually impaired (VI)
  • Partially sighted means a person has partial vision, either in one or both eyes.
  • Low vision refers to a severe visual impairment in which visual acuity is 20/70 or poorer in the better-seeing eye and cannot improve with glasses or contacts.
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  • Legally blind means a person has a corrected vision of 20/200 in their best-seeing eye. If visual aids such as glasses can correct a person’s vision to 20/20, they are not considered legally blind.
  • Totally blind refers to a complete loss of sight.
drewevanaho

Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic - 0 views

  • Multiple sclerosis (
  • disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).
  • can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.
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  • ose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms.
  • no cure for multiple sclerosis
  • Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or your legs and trunk Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign) Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait
  • Partial or complete loss of vision, usually in one eye at a time, often with pain during eye movement Prolonged double vision Blurry vision
  • lurred speech Fatigue Dizziness Tingling or pain in parts of your body Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
  • xperience periods of new symptoms or relapses that develop over days or weeks and usually improve partially or completely.
  • Muscle stiffness or spasms Paralysis, typically in the legs Problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function Mental changes, such as forgetfulness or mood swings Depression Epilepsy
  • 50% of those with relapsing-remitting MS eventually develop a steady progression of symptoms, with or without periods of remission, within 10 to 20 years from disease onset
  • autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.
  • Certain infections
  • Climate
  • Vitamin D
  • Certain autoimmune diseases
  • Smoking
  • elapses are followed by quiet periods of disease remission that can last months or even years.
  • Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or your legs and trunk Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign) Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait
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      Symptoms of MS
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    Clinical view of MS
Kelly Nuthak

Blind vs. Visually Impaired: What's the Difference? | IBVI | Blog - 1 views

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      definitions of VI
  • partially sighted, low vision, legally blind and totally blind.
  • isual impairment is “a decrease in the ability to see to a certain degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses.”
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  • four terms
  • Blind vs. Visually Impaired: What’s the Difference?
  • means a person has partial vision, either in one or both eyes.
  • refers to a severe visual impairment in which visual acuity is 20/70 or poorer in the better-seeing eye and cannot improve with glasses or contacts.
  • person has a corrected vision of 20/200 in their best-seeing eye.
  • refers to a complete loss of sight.
Bill Olson

Critical pedagogy: schools must equip students to challenge the status quo | Teacher Ne... - 0 views

  • The pedagogy popularised by E.D.Hirsch, and recently promoted by the likes of Civitas, reduces teaching into nothing more than a bleak transmission model of learning.
  • "cultural literacy".
  • But Hirsch's "cultural literacy" is a hegemonic vision produced for and by the white middle class to help maintain the social and economic status quo.
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  • Young people who enter the educational system and don't conform to this vision are immediately disadvantaged by virtue of their race, income or chromosomes.
  • Moreover, teaching a prescribed "core knowledge" instills a culture of conformity and an insipid, passive absorption of carefully selected knowledge among young people.
  • The narcissistic notion that we can help underprivileged students by providing them with teachers who are privileged young graduates from elite institutions is a mistake.
  • Teachers can't ignore the contexts, culture, histories and meanings that students bring to their school.
  • Working class students and other minority groups need an education that prepares them with the knowledge of identifying the problems and conflicts in their life and the skills to act on that knowledge so they can improve their current situations.
  • School leaders have a duty to promote learning that encourage students to question rather than forcing teachers to lead drill-oriented, stimulus-and-response methodologies.
  • Students need the freedom and encouragement to determine and discover who they are and to understand that the system shouldn't define them – but rather give them the skills, knowledge and beliefs to understand that they can set the agenda.
  • The philosophy was first described by Paulo Freire and has since been developed by the likes of Henry Giroux, Peter McLaren and Roger Simon. Critical pedagogy isn't a prescriptive set of practices – it's a continuous moral project that enables young people to develop a social awareness of freedom. This pedagogy connects classroom learning with the experiences, histories and resources that every student brings to their school. It allows students to understand that with knowledge comes power; the power that can enable young people to do something differently in their moment in time and take positive and constructive action.
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    This article is an opinion piece about why critical pedagogy is important to teach to students. What do you think the best way to support your underprivileged students is?
nikkilh

What is Cerebral Palsy? | CDC - 0 views

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
  • most common motor disability in childhood
  • Cerebral
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  • aving to do with the brain.
  • CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles.
  • means weakness or problems with using the muscles.
  • Palsy
  • symptoms of CP vary from person to person.
  • need to use special equipment to be able to walk, or might not be able to walk at all and might need lifelong care.
  • pastic CP affects about 80% of people
  • mild CP,
  • might walk a little awkwardly, but might not need any special help.
  • symptoms can change over a person’s lifetime.
  • intellectual disability; seizures; problems with vision, hearing, or speech; changes in the spine (such as scoliosis); or joint problems (such as contractures).
  • Stiff muscles (spasticity)
  • Uncontrollable movements (dyskinesia)
  • Poor balance and coordination (ataxia)
  • severe
  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.
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      Definition of Cerebral palsy (CP)
  • The symptoms of CP vary from person to person. A person with severe CP might need to use special equipment to be able to walk, or might not be able to walk at all and might need lifelong care. A person with mild CP, on the other hand, might walk a little awkwardly, but might not need any special help.
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      Symptoms of CP
  • Types of Cerebral Palsy
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      Types of CP
Katelyn Karsnia

Diagnosis - Brain Injury Association of America - 0 views

  • injury to the head, a
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      Common symptoms of brain injury
  • Spinal fluid (thin, clear liquid) coming out of the ears or nose Loss of consciousness  Dilated (the black center of the eye is large and does not get smaller in light) or unequal size of pupils Vision changes (blurred vision or seeing double, not able to tolerate bright light, loss of eye movement, blindness) Dizziness Balance problems Respiratory failure (difficulty breathing) Coma (not alert and unable to respond to others) or semi-comatose state Paralysis, or difficulty moving body parts Weakness Poor coordination Slow pulse Slow breathing rate, with an increase in blood pressure Vomiting Lethargy Headache Confusion Ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or changes in ability to hear Difficulty with thinking skills (difficulty “thinking straight”, memory problems, poor judgment, poor attention span, a slowed thought processing speed) Inappropriate emotional responses (irritability, easily frustrated, inappropriate crying or laughing) Difficulty speaking (slurred speech, difficulty swallowing) Body numbness or tingling Loss of bowel control or bladder control
drewevanaho

Facts About Developmental Disabilities | CDC - 0 views

  • Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking).
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      Milestones for people with DD
  • Developmental disabilities begin anytime during the developmental period and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime. Most developmental disabilities begin before a baby is born, but some can happen after birth because of injury, infection, or other factors.
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      Causes and risk factors for DD
  • Developmental disabilities occur among all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Recent estimates in the United States show that about one in six, or about 17%, of children aged 3 through 17 years have one or more developmental disabilities, such as: ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disability, learning disability, vision impairment, and other developmental delays.2
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      Affected of DD
sadielaurenn

Common Visual Impairments - Teaching Students with Visual Impairments - 0 views

  • Common
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      List of the most common, or prevalent, vision impairments. Some of us may even have one or many of these!
drewevanaho

Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI | MedlinePlus - 0 views

  • A brief loss of consciousness in some cases. However, many people with mild TBI remain conscious after the injury. Headache Confusion Lightheadedness Dizziness Blurred vision or tired eyes Ringing in the ears Bad taste in the mouth Fatigue or lethargy A change in sleep patterns Behavioral or mood changes Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
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      Symptoms of TBI
Katelyn Karsnia

What is PBIS? | PBIS Rewards - 1 views

  • eaching positive and appropriate behavior, instead of punishing misbehavior, is the goal of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, or PBIS.
  • methods used to identify and support desired behaviors in the school setting.
  • PBIS seeks to reduce or eliminate poor behavior schoolwide through the encouragement of positive behaviors.
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  • positive school climate includes
  • Tier 2 – Some Students
  • Tier 1 – Universal or Primary Prevention:
  • Schoolwide For all students, staff members, and settings Designed to reduce problem behaviors Increases instructional time
  • A feeling of safety Respect Engagement in learning Involvement in school life Shared vision Involvement of teachers, students, and families
  • ier 2 addresses at-risk behavior.
  • focus on specific groups of students and the underlying issues that may be causing the behavior.
  • Tier 2 interventions parse out the hidden causes behind negative behavior and provide support in changing those behaviors.
  • Tier 2 – Secondary Prevention: Group supports for some students Specialized interventions for students demonstrating at-risk behavior Prevents worsening of problem behaviors
  • These interventions target students who exhibit high-risk behavior.
  • ndividual plan created to address specific academic or behavioral concerns.
  • Tier 3 – Tertiary Prevention:
  • ndividual support for a few students Specialized interventions for students with high-risk behavior Designed to reduce severity of ongoing problem behaviors
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