Assessment of computer generated vision charts
Below is the abstract from this paper, published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 32 (2009) 133-140. Authors: Klaus Ehrmann, Cathleen Fedtke, Alexa Radic. (Bold text is added by SchoolScreener, for emphasis.) Introduction: New opportunities for vision assessment in the consulting room are…
Bradford study explores effects of reduced vision on children’s literacy – Telegraph and Argus Article 10 July 2018
The following article was published in the Telegraph and Argus on 10th July 2018. It concerns the important research findings of Dr Alison Bruce, regarding visual acuity and literacy levels in primary school children. She found a significant positive association between visual acuity (as measured in…
Morphological Processing in Children with Phonological Difficulties
Executive Summary Professor Julia Carroll & Dr. Helen Breadmore October 2017 Read the Executive Summary below. Background We know that children with dyslexia have difficulties in phonological awareness tasks, and that children with a history of repeated ear infections (Otitis Media with Effusion, OME) also…
Development of a School Entry Hearing Screening [SEHS] system: SchoolScreener
Dr. Sebastian Hendricks Background: Our established national newborn hearing screening is well respected and has led to great improvements in the early diagnosis and management of children with hearing loss. However we also know that it only picks up about half of the permanent…
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