Exam 13: Individuals With Visual Impairments

Who conducts the functional vision evaluation?

Which of the following is most critical to the quality of literacy experiences for students with visual impairments?

Name three of the most common visual impairments affecting school-age children.

The visual acuity test most often used is called

Only a few children with visual impairment have concomitant developmental or physical disabilities.

Braille is used as a literacy medium along with print and auditory input if the child has any residual vision.

Braille was first developed as a means to

Students with a field loss, or a restriction to the visual field, must be taught to use auditory cues for safety purposes on the playground, in the classroom, and in other environments.

Equipment used for the "Daily Living and Self-Help" curriculum includes all except

A functional vision assessment, while important, isn't performed until after other educational evaluations have been completed.

Which is not considered a typical characteristic of individuals with visual impairments?

Explain some of the vocational development issues an individual with visual impairments might encounter.

The child with vision loss may travel with a cane, a dog, or a sighted guide and will require training in orientation and mobility.

Explain the possible results of the following issues: untreated damage to cornea, disease of the aqueous humor, malformed iris, and retina disorders.

Which would likely not be a test accommodation for a student with a visual impairment?

It is estimated that _____% of school-age children in the United States experience a vision loss significant enough to require specialized support. A) 1.5 B) 1.8 C) 2.4 D) 3.2

All of the following are examples of adaptive software listed in the text except

Vision problems affect 1 in 50 preschoolers and 1 in 3 school-age children.

What percentage of school-age children in the United States experience vision impairment significant enough to require specialized support in their educational program?

Describe four accommodations that could be considered by a general education teacher to assist a student with a visual impairment in note taking.