SpEd 541 Implications of Vision Problems of Children/Youth

Anatomy, physiology, common diseases, and hygiene of the human eye. Emphasis on vision screening, testing, and techniques for evaluation of functional visual skills in the classroom. Focus includes strategies for improving medical/ optometric eye reports. Emphasis on working with the regular classroom teacher regarding prevention of potential eye disorders and referral to eye specialists.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: SpEd 540 and admission to the program.