Emphasis during therapeutic work with children with visual impairments or with blindness
Written by: Sarit Levy National Vision Instructor, Yael Carmon Physiotherapist , Ruti Harel Occupational Clinic and Elia Team The basis for our work is the deep understanding that vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through it we perceive and […]
Use of contact lenses in early childhood
Prof. Kent Caslo – Professional Director, Elia There is a wide range of contact lenses in use in early childhood, choosing the right contact lens depends on the nature of the defects, the pros and cons of each contact lens and the ability to make a successful adjustment. Important to remember: Cleaning or rinsing contact […]
Different aspects of knowing scenarios among children with blindness or visual impairment compared to children with normal vision
Naomi Yishai, a kindergarten teacher at the Petah Tikva branch with more than 20 years of experience, researched the subject of the scenario as part of her master’s degree studies in the “Early Childhood Education Program, Lewinsky College.” The sense of sight is the sense that provides the most information to the brain. It is […]
Designing the educational environment in the kindergarten for children with visual impairments
This booklet gives basic principles, examples and tips for designing the educational space. The booklet was written based on the extensive knowledge and experience of the Elia Kindergarten staff with children with visual or blindness and is supported by a literature review that provides examples from around the world of designing kindergartens adapted for children […]
Games adapted for children with visual impairment or with blindness
Elia sees great importance in promoting toddlers and children with visual impairments or with blindness and making the games accessible to them to encourage participation, independence, personal development and enjoyment. Over time the toddler grows and develops and accordingly his needs and abilities develop and change, so that each time, we will adjust the toddler’s […]
3D vision and depth vision: how they are different
Written by Prof. Kent Caslow, Elia’s Professional Director 3D vision Three-dimensional vision is built on the difference in the point of view of the two eyes, one to the right of the nose and the other to the left. When we look at two objects and their figures form equal angles in both eyes, we […]
Early childhood and childhood games
Sarit Levy – National Vision Instructor, and Hoodia Navon – Occupational Clinic, Elia Also published in issue number 50 of the newspaper “Expanding the Horizon” – Ofek for our children Play is a human need and it accompanies the person at every age, place and society, however it is most common in infancy and […]
Adaptation process in Elia Kindergarten
Article by Sarit Levy – National Vision Instructor, Elia Association The absorption of a child in kindergarten is a delicate task, which requires emotional investment and planning from both the child’s parents and the kindergarten staff. The child arrives at a new kindergarten with all that entails – acquaintance with the kindergarten and assistant staff, […]
Moving from routine to vacation
Article by Sarit Levy – National Vision Instructor, Elia Association Throughout the year, the children went to kindergarten and attended an educational setting that provided routine and permanence, enabled confidence, stability, growth and development. Now, we are standing a moment before going on vacation and it is important that we understand and relate to the […]
Active Learning for Children with Visual Impairments
By Sarit Levy, Certified Vision Therapist Organizational Vision Instructor, Eliya Based on the work of Dr.Lilli Nielsen Active Learning is a system that was developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen. Its aim is to give very young children with vision impairment and other disabilities an opportunity to learn through active and independent exploration, using a process […]
