Author: Lynn Elko

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How Much Time is Enough Time from the TVI?

Parents often ask me to look at their children's IEPs or IFSPs.  It is inappropriate for me to write goals or objectives for any child because in my role at Pediatric VIEW or as a consultant, I am not a member of the IEP team. Decisions related to the content of the IEP are left to the members of that team of administrators, educators, therapists and of course, parents who are charged with educating the child.  However, it is appropriate, when asked, to provide an opinion on certain elements of the IEP.  For example, if I have evaluated a child at pediatric VIEW and have confidence in…

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What is the underlying reason that most TVIs have less time for children with CVI compared to those with ocular visual impairment?

Educators who specialize in visual impairment (teachers of the visually impaired, orientation & mobility specialists) have a long tradition of providing services to infants, school-age students, and transition-age individuals who have visual impairment.  They are a proud group and were among the first special educators to serve students with visual impairment in their local school settings.  Universities have taken responsibility to train educational specialists in the methods and materials needed to provide equal opportunity to learning.  Teachers of the visually impaired are asked to appropriately serve the needs of children who are birth-21 (and beyond, in some states) who have all levels of ability and challenge.  They…

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