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Curriculum Clipboard - Complex needs

Summary: Resources for professionals working with blind and partially sighted children with complex needs.

Curriculum Clipboard is for anyone involved in teaching children with sight problems.

This section is for teaching professionals who work with children who have a visual impairment and additional learning, physical or sensory needs.

See also our section on supporting children in mainstream education.

Complex needs contents

Understanding complex needs
The effects of having complex needs on a child's growth and development.

Communication
Encouraging communication using speech, signing, touch, and communication aids.

Movement and mobility
Approaches to movement, physical education and mobility training.

In the classroom
Activities, lesson ideas, resources and environmental factors.

Assessment
Assessing the needs of the child and recording progress.

The staff team
Understanding the roles of different professionals.

VITAL: a network of learning professionals

VITAL (Visual Impairment Touches All Learning) is a network of professionals who meet regionally for peer support and professional development.

Much of the information on Curriculum Clipboard has been compiled by members or affiliates of VITAL. Find out about regional VITAL focus groups, the national steering group and VITAL conferences.

Visual Impairment and Autism Project

The VI and Autism Project is investigating the approaches and strategies used with children who have both visual impairment and autism.

Feedback on this section

We welcome your feedback or suggestions for developing new material. Please email sarah.holton@rnib.org.uk with your comments.

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Content author: curriculum@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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