Vision and Hearing Screenings!

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Concerning my PreK and Early Intervention age out kiddos...

When I have a student who is unable to screen for hearing, I will make a referral to the audiologist based out of our special ed co-op, HOWEVER, I don't have that type of option for vision.

What do you guys do with the "unable to screen" for vision screenings? (not the "fails" but the kiddos who just couldn't grasp the concept for whatever reason: medical diagnosis, developmental delay, etc.)

Obviously, my first step would be to ask the parent to see if they've been seen by an ophthalmologist/optometrist, but what if they haven't? What is your next step? Referral to an ophthalmologist/optometrist?

Thanks in advance :)

Specializes in Cardiology, School Nursing, General.

That's great that they are preparing them for the screening!

I had issues last year because of Harvey, kids didn't get to learn their letters by the time screenings come in. I had to re-screen and thankfully a lot passed.

I wish you luck!

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