Vision Impairment

Question 1

Visual Perception Skills

Figure-Ground

Define and example

Answer 1

• Refers to relationship between an object and its surroundings
• Perception of images by the distinction of objects from a background

Example: “I Spy” activity to find objects in busy, cluttered background

Question 2

Visual Perception Skills

Form Constancy

Answer 2

• Ability to recognize objects regardless of changes in shape, color, size, texture, context, or orientation

Example: Providing letter “A” in various fonts and sizes

Question 3

Visual Perception Skills

Visual Spatial

Define and example

Answer 3

Ability to tell where objects are in space

Example: Crossword puzzle; Writing letters in designated spots

Note: Crossword also helps visual discrimination

Question 4

Visual Perception Skills

Visual Discrimination

Define and example

Answer 4

• Ability to discern differences between 2 different things
• Promotes letter recognition

Example: Puzzles to decide which piece fits where: Crosswords