Allie Rinehart 5/31/24 Allie Rinehart 5/31/24

How Does ‘Visual Noise’ Impact Learning and Play?

Vision plays a crucial role in a child's ability to learn, and visual difficulties can impact their academic performance and overall development. These visual difficulties can be exacerbated by other factors such as eye muscle weakness, poor lighting, or distractions in the environment. To address these issues, it is essential for teachers and parents to identify and accommodate these visual difficulties early on, providing accommodations such as text magnification, preferential seating, and frequent breaks to help children with visual impairments succeed. By recognizing the impact of vision on learning and providing necessary support, we can help children with visual difficulties overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.

Allie Rinehart 4/26/24 Allie Rinehart 4/26/24

Crossing Midline “Red Flags” in Preschoolers

Crossing midline is a fundamental part of human movement that involves the ability to reach across the body's invisible line dividing it into left and right halves. This skill is crucial in performing various everyday tasks such as dressing, reaching for objects, and participating in activities that require coordination between both sides of the body. Children typically develop this skill during early childhood, and challenges in crossing midline can impact their motor skills, coordination, and cognitive development. When a child struggles with crossing midline, it can hinder their performance in school. This skill plays a crucial role in various activities, such as reading, writing, and physical education.