Articles and professional information on visual impairments and the treatment of early childhood children
Early childhood vision tests Prof. Kent Kessello, Professional Director Poor early childhood tests allow to monitor the development of the visual system and diagnose visual impairments at the earliest stage, if any. Vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through […]
Vision tests for preschoolers
Prof. Kent Cassello, Professional Director, Israel AYT In the first months of the baby's life, the visual system and the brain connections system develops, which is responsible for functioning and coordinating the actions of the visual system, such as: coordination of the eye, coordination between the poor, processing visual information, ability to decipher, in-depth vision […]
Common deficiencies in language and communication and ways of treating children with visual impairment or blindness
Here is a booklet of information and guidance on common language and communication deficiencies in children with visual impairment or blindness, written by the staff of Eliya: Reut Kadosh and Nitzan Herzog, speech clinician. For the full booklet download the file: Common language and communication deficiencies in children with visual impairment or blindness This booklet […]
Highlights during therapeutic work with children with visual impairment or blindness
Written by: Sarit Levy National Vision Guide, Yael Carmon Physiotherapist, Ruth Harel Busy Clinic and Elia Team The basis of 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 which we perceive and understand […]
Use of contact lenses in early childhood
Prof. Kent Caszlo – Professional Director, Elia Association There is a wide range of contact lenses used in early childhood, choosing the right contact lens depends on the nature of the disability, the advantages and disadvantages of each contact lens and the ability to make a successful adjustment. It is important to remember: cleaning or […]
Different aspects of knowing scenarios in 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, investigated the scenario as part of her master's degree studies in the "Early Childhood Education Program, Levinsky College". The sense of sight is the sense that provides the most information to the brain. It's a sense of distance. […]
Key milestones in the development of children with visual impairments or blindness
Babies are born different from each other. Many factors influence their future development, personality, and worldview. For example: genetics, the course of pregnancy and childbirth, personal temperament, the environment in which the child grew up, the parents' reactions to his needs and more.The sense of sight is the organizing sense that pushes us into contact […]
Design of the educational environment in kindergarten for children with visual impairments
This booklet provides basic principles, examples and tips for shaping the educational space. The booklet was written based on the extensive knowledge and experience of the Eliah Kindergarten Team with children with visual impairment or blindness and is supported by a literature review that provides examples from around the world for designing kindergartens adapted for […]
Tailored games for children with visual impairment or blindness
Elia sees great importance in promoting toddlers and children with visual impairment or 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 change, so that each time, we will adapt the needs of the toddler's […]
