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Make sure any pupil who has glasses wears
them.
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Seat visually impaired children close to
the blackboard, screen etc.
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Think about the lighting, decor and organisation
of the room. Ask the visually impaired child what is best.
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Consider a desk lamp for more seriously
visually impaired child.
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Supply taped instructions or enlarged text
where necessary.
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Think about and try out different colour
combinations on screen and on paper; black and cream/white is probably
best.
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Be wary of textbooks which have text overprinted
coloured backgrounds.
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Glare, shadows and reflections can affect
pupils' vision. Use of blinds on windows can be beneficial.
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For more severely visually impaired pupils,
the teacher should verbally describe everything he/she is doing.
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Try to improve the listening environment
by having a quiet classroom where possible
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A severely visually impaired
child can develop unusual mannerisms such as twiddling their fingers,
poking their noses, rocking etc. This is usually a sign of boredom
or that they are confused and have switched off. Do not let
them do this - nag them until they stop or else it will carry through
to adulthood.
- Be aware of any changes in
pupils or appearance of the eyes. Changes such as enlarging and non-dilation
should be checked out by a medical practitioner even though it may be
part of a condition such as tunnel vision.
