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Peer reviewedRitty, J. Michael – Reading Teacher, 1979
Identifies some functional vision problems and describes some assessment procedures for determining whether a child needs professional help. (MKM)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Reading Difficulty
Peer reviewedSchubert, Delwyn G.; Walton, Howard N. – The Reading Teacher, 1968
The relationship of astigmatism to reading and the possible detrimental effects it might have on reading were investigated. The greatest incidence of astigmatism was for the with-the-rule type ranging from .50 to 1.00 diopter. This type of astigmatism was induced in 35 seniors from the Los Angeles College of Optometry by placing cylindrical lenses…
Descriptors: Attention Span, College Students, Educational Attitudes, Reading
Download full textKirshner, A. J.; Saroj, Satish K. – 1976
Described is the Kirshner Saroj Visual Perception Speed Test (KSVPST), a measure of perceptual speed using pictures to identify children whose reading difficulties are due to visual processing deficiencies. It is explained that 323 children 6-13 years old were given the Keystone Visual Skills Test, the KSVPST, and reading readiness tests. Data are…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Identification, Learning Disabilities, Reading Diagnosis
Eberly, Donald W. – 1972
Various eye problems and the effects they can have on children's reading abilities are explored in this pamphlet, which is one of a series designed to answer parents' questions about their children's reading development. Topics discussed are the demands on vision made by reading, problems that affect visual acuity (nearsightedness, farsightedness,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Parent Participation, Reading Ability, Reading Development
