Jenny interviews Carrie Garnett, her daughter’s teacher of the visually impaired. They discuss their experiences around confusion when a child is able to see something they “shouldn’t” be able to, and when a child struggles with seeing something they “should” be able to both at home and at school. Paige, Dr. Cathy, and Jenny reflect about the factors that influence a child’s functional vision. Jenny shares how her feelings of need for control have been impacted by being “stumped”.
One of the things we can observe in young (and not so young) children is the presence of "visual fatigue". It is just one more hidden visual condition that affects individuals with visual impairment in their daily lives. As we learn more about how the brain works, scientists are starting to unravel the mystery of visual fatigue. Here is a link for understanding that research better: https://www.perkins.org/the-science-behind-visual-fatigue-and-cvi/
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