Ocular Visual Impairments and Child Development

Description

Visual impairment affects all areas of your child’s development. Babies and toddlers gain knowledge and skills by interacting with objects, the environment, and other people. Since visual impairment may decrease motivation to explore and interact, teachers and families must make adaptations to both materials and instructional methods. This session will describe each of the 5 developmental domains, how visual impairment alters skill acquisition in each area, and what parents can do to encourage their children to reach for the next developmental step.

Location ISVI
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Date 6/10/2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Check in 12:45 PM)
Sponsor Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Trainer Sara Edwards
Contact Michelle Clark (217) 479-4414 michelle.clark@illinois.gov
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0.5 - Atypical Development
0.5 - Typical Development
Cost Free
Status Closed