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READER'S PRACTICE PROFILE
Florence Westfold plans to further her knowledge of how to stimulate vision in children after reading a learning zone article
This practice profile is bused on NS307 Watkittson S, Graham S (2005) Visual impairment in children. Nursing Standard. 19, 51, 58-65.
I work with pre-school children who have learning disabilities and am aware of the importance of maximising the potential of each child's development. When a visual impairment is identified in addition to the child's learning disability, the family may need extra support and encouragement in identifying and applying appropriate treatment.
The article highlighted the importance of early referral, particularly for the 2 to 3 per cent of the UK population who are born with a squint. This condition may develop in children...