nasen and SeeAbility launch SEN eyecare guide

nasen, the national association of special educational needs, has partnered with national charity SeeAbility to launch a mini-guide which explores the eyecare needs of children and young people with special educational needs.

Research conducted by SeeAbility shows that 47.5% of pupils in special schools had a problem with their vision, but only 7% had ever used a community optician and 43.7% had no history of eyecare at all.

The miniguide reveals the impact on learning and development of undiagnosed sight problems, dispels some of the myths about eyecare and vision and suggests strategies for supporting children and young people with sight problems.

Speaking about the new guide, nasen’s Chief Executive, Dr Adam Boddison said:

“This miniguide will make education professionals think differently about the impact of sight problems, and their occurrence in the population of children and young people with SEND. It provides lots of background information as well as practical tips for support and prompts you to think about your approach to sight and vision.”

Delegates attending this year’s nasen Live, the annual SEND conference will be able to pick up their free hard copy from SeeAbility, as well as have the opportunity to speak with their specialist staff about anything to do with sight and vision.

A copy can also be downloaded from www.nasen.org.uk/miniguides