Visual Processing- Initial Symptoms Form Yarraville

Visual Processing- Initial Symptoms Form Yarraville

Vision skills involve three broad visual system components: visual structure, visual function and visual processing. Any undetected and untreated vision difficulties, in any area, can interfere with the ability to perform one's full learning potential.
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Signs of Eye Teaming Difficulties (Binocular Vision)

Covers or closes one eye when readingHead tilt when workingComplains of double visionComplains of words moving on the pageMisaligns digits in number columnsRepeats letters within words
Signs of Focussing Difficulties

Blurred vision when readingBlur when looking from desk to boardComplains of discomfort in tasks that demand visual interpretationIs tired at end of school dayExcessively short working distanceBlinks excessively only when readingReduced comprehension as reading continuesRubs eyesComplains of blurred vision on boardScrews up eyes or blinks to see boardTrouble copying from board-slow or errorsRequest to move closer to board
Signs of Eye Movement (tracking) Difficulties

Loses place oftenNeeds finger or marker to keep placeOmits words frequently, especially 'small' wordsRereads or skips lines and words oftenHead turns to read across page
Other Visual Related Difficulties

Complains of headacheComplains of eyestrainAwkward posture when readingAwkward posture when writingPoor reading comprehensionAvoids reading or other near visual tasksShort attention span when readingInattentiveLight sensitivity
Signs of Visual Processing Difficulties

Confusion with left and rightReversals-letter & or numbersPoor recall of visually presented materialSeems to know material, but performs poorly on written testsCan respond orally, but not in writingWhispers to self in silent readingMistakes words with similar beginningsTrouble with spelling & or sight wordsSlow copying and completing worksheetsDoesn't recognise the same word repeated on a pageCannot follow sequential instructionsDraws with fingers in air before writingUntidy writingWriting crooked or poorly spacedErases excessivelyUses hand or finger as 'spacer'Is disorganisedOrientates drawings poorly on page
Appearance of Eyes

One eye turned in or outRed eyesCrusting on eyelidsFrequent styes or infectionsFrequent or unusual eye movementsExcessive watering of eyes
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