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Assessment. In the assessment course, trainees are
introduced to specific assessment tools appropriate for the early
developmental needs of young children. EIVI trainees are instructed
on global assessment tools, functional vision assessments, and
orientation and mobility assessments especially designed for young
children. Since EIVI professionals often serve children with multiple
impairments, a portion of the course content is specifically directed
at assessment of children with multiple impairments, deafblindness,
and/or brain-related visual impairments. In addition, trainees are
introduced to the Communication Matrix (Rowland, 2016).
Development and Intervention Strategies. This course has
two primary objectives. First, trainees receive an in-depth study of
early child development specifically related to visual impairment and
its potential impact on development. Course textbooks include
Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairments: A
Guidebook for Early Intervention (Lueck, Chen, Kekelis, &
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