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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
(Question 1) Name 3 common myths that people have about students with low vision/blindness?
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1. They need help in order to survive.
2. They have very little potential to be successful in school, especially at the secondary and college levels.
3. It is dangerous to allow them to move through space by themselves.
4. Students with low vision/blindness are only able to see black or grey.
5. They need to be spoken for because of the inability to speak for themselves.
6. They have better than average musical abilities.
7. They are unable to sleep.
8. They should never travel alone, unless they have a service animal with them.
9. Tend to be depressed, sad, or angry.
10. When talking with a person with low vision/blindness, never use the words, “see” or “look”. And never ask them to go to a movie!
11. When talking to a person with low vision/blindness always talk very loudly! -
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
(Question 2) Name 3 actual differences you may find between a sighted student and one with low vision/blindness.
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1. Babies with a visual impairment may be slow developing motor skills.
2. Adaptations in the classroom such as, contrast, complexity, color, size, style, proximity, lighting, and time can be very beneficial to the success of the student.
3. They may talk and walk a bit later than sighted peers.
4. They may be echolalic.
5. Tactual defensiveness is common.
6. They may produce repetitious movements, known as “blindisms”.
7. May resist to wearing glasses, or use equipment in the classroom that may be helpful.
8. They may exhibit poor to non-existent social skills.
9. Challenges with hygiene and personal grooming are common.
10. May become overdependent on the adults in their lives.
11. They may be unwilling to take risks or confront challenges. -
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
(Question 3) Is it common for a student with a visual impairment to be tactually defensive?
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
(Question 4) Is cause and effect more difficult to develop in students with a visual impairment?
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
(Question 5) Does early intervention actually help support a student with low vision/blindness?
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