Visual assessment in multidisabled infants

Battistin, Tiziana; Lanners, Josée; Vinciati, Marco; Pinello, Luisa; Caldironi, Paola

doi:10.1016/j.ics.2005.04.033

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“…In addition, optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography, ultrasound, visual evoked potentials, rod and cone electroretinography, examination under sedation, were used if required. 5 The following parameters were specifically evaluated in this analysis: child's age at arrival to RHF, referral specialist, entry referral diagnosis (systemic and ophthalmological), final RHF diagnosis and the level of visual impairment. The study followed the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki.…”

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“…Thus, since the role of vision in child's physical development is crucial and an early rehabilitative intervention is often possible in order to prevent or limit the wide-range consequences of severe visual impairment, an accurate visual assessment in early childhood is mandatory. 5 Visual impairment in early life is frequently associated with other non-ophthalmic systemic disorders; thus, the value of a multidisciplinary approach is widely recognized. In particular, the detection and the management of severe visual impairment may be extremely difficult if other systemic co-morbidities are present.…”

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“…Thus, since the role of vision in child’s physical development is crucial and an early rehabilitative intervention is often possible in order to prevent or limit the wide-range consequences of severe visual impairment, an accurate visual assessment in early childhood is mandatory. 5…”

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Final versus referral diagnosis of childhood visual impairment in an Italian tertiary low vision rehabilitation centre

Longhin

Segalina

Pilotto

et al. 2019

European Journal of Ophthalmology

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Purpose: To compare the final diagnosis of the causes of low vision in children attending a tertiary rehabilitation centre for visually impaired children versus referral diagnosis. Methods: Retrospective review of clinical charts of all children referred to the Robert Hollman Foundation, a tertiary centre for visually impaired children, between January 2010 and June 2011. The following clinical data were analysed: entry diagnosis made by the referral ophthalmologist and final diagnosis made at Robert Hollman Foundation based on a complete ophthalmic evaluation. Results: Ninety-two consecutive children (mean age = 2.37 ± 1.98 years, range = 0–9) were included. A referral diagnosis was retrieved in 76 cases (82.6%), including cerebral visual impairment (14.1%), retinopathy of prematurity (14.1%), hereditary retinal diseases (10.9%), nystagmus (8.7%) and other rarer diseases (34.8%). In the remaining 16 children (17.4%), a precise referral diagnosis was unavailable. Final clinical diagnosis made at Robert Hollman Foundation was normal visual function in 8.7%, cerebral visual impairment in 30.4%, retinopathy of prematurity in 10.9%, hereditary retinal disease in 9.8% and other in 40.2%. In 17 cases (18.5%), the diagnosis made at the Robert Hollman Foundation did not confirm the entry diagnosis. Among patients where measurement of visual acuity was possible (84), 66.7% were blind or seriously visual impaired, and the main causes were cerebral visual impairment (32.1%) and retinopathy of prematurity (16.1%). Conclusion: The most frequent diseases were cerebral visual impairment, retinopathy of prematurity and hereditary retinal diseases. Approximately one-third of referred children had not a correct diagnosis at baseline. The activity of an ophthalmic tertiary centre is essential to offer a precise diagnosis to visually impaired (sometimes with other deficits) children.

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Final versus referral diagnosis of childhood visual impairment in an Italian tertiary low vision rehabilitation centre

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Segalina

Pilotto

et al. 2019

European Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…Prior to the pandemic, Barrett-Lennard (2016) and Battistin et al (2005) reported benefits of using DL to meet the needs of learners who live in rural and remote communities. Both research teams emphasized that the specific needs of students with disabilities must be addressed through tailoring the use of technology to meet the specific needs of any given student.…”

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Perceptions on the use of distance learning by families of children with visual impairment and deafblindness

Parker

Inman

Yeung

et al. 2023

British Journal of Visual Impairment

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The purpose of our qualitative study was to explore what distance-based teaching and learning practices have been supportive to students with visual impairments and their families. Using purposive sampling, interviews, and qualitative analysis, we found that supportive approaches for distance learning (DL) included parental involvement and participation, as well as tailored instructional approaches and accommodations for the student. In some instances, DL was identified as being more supportive for immune-compromised children. Negative facets of the practice included diminished richness in socializing, and the lack of certain strengths of in-person education. Families’ experiences ranged from finding DL helpful, to considering the practice as unfit for their child’s education, as well as a poor fit for family life. Flags for future research include family preparation for future DL needs, including culturally-diverse families in research opportunities, and evaluating what DL supports lead to improved outcomes for children and families.

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The Child with Cerebral Palsy and Visual Impairment

Baiardi¹,

Battistin

2022

Cerebral Palsy

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Visual assessment in multidisabled infants

Cited by 4 publications

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Final versus referral diagnosis of childhood visual impairment in an Italian tertiary low vision rehabilitation centre

Final versus referral diagnosis of childhood visual impairment in an Italian tertiary low vision rehabilitation centre

Perceptions on the use of distance learning by families of children with visual impairment and deafblindness

The Child with Cerebral Palsy and Visual Impairment

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