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Motor Deficit
What is visual perception ?
The ability to use vision to adapt to the
environment which requires the integration
of vision within the CNS to turn the raw data
supplied by the retina into cognitive
concepts of the perception of space and
objects that can be manipulated and used
for decision making .
The process by which this occurs is known
as visual perception .
VISUAL PERCEPTION
Visual coordination Visual vocal
Visual expression
discrimination Visual motoric
Visual association expression
Visual long-term Visual figure ground
memory discrimination
Visual short-term Visual spatial
memory relationships
Visual sequential Visual form
memory perception
How it works ?
It occurs through visual processes
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while reading
Cannot copy accurately
Signs and Symptoms
Loses place frequently
Does not recognize an object/word if only
part of it is shown
Holds pencil too tightly; often breaks pencil
point/crayons
Struggles to cut or paste
Misaligns letters; may have messy papers,
Highlight symbol
before they start their
work.
Color code symbols
Problems e.g. blue for addition,
distinguishing yellow for subtraction.
between symbols (+,-, Allow students to work
<, >, etc.) with a study buddy.
Management Strategies
Use graph paper or turn
lined paper sideways.
Use a place value
chart or mat to record
problems.
Use both visual and
auditory directions;
break into steps.
Use manipulatives or
Difficulty aligning tactile activities.
math problems
Management Strategies
Increase distance
between
objects/manipulatives
for counting.
Model hand over
Difficulty with one to hand.
one correspondence
Management Strategies
Preferential seating
near the board or
screen.
Provide a copy of
Keynote or Powerpoint
slides for note taking.
Use pictures or icons
to help students zero
Difficulty copying in on key information.
things from the board
Management Strategies
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Literacy of Teaching
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