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Preteaching developmentally delayed preschoolers to aid vision screening

J A Bachman1, W G Bachman, A S Franzel

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Preteaching significantly improved the success of vision screening for preschoolers with developmental delays. This approach ensured 97% of children completed essential vision problem screening.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Optometry
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Early identification and treatment of vision problems are crucial for children's learning and development.
  • Preschoolers with developmental delays, including autism and Down syndrome, require specialized vision screening and correction.
  • Partnerships between educational institutions and healthcare providers can enhance screening accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a vision screening program for preschoolers with developmental delays.
  • To evaluate the impact of preteaching strategies on screening completion rates.
  • To establish a collaborative model between a public school district and university schools for vision health.

Main Methods:

  • A partnership was formed between a public Special School District and University Schools of Nursing and Optometry.

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  • 105 preschoolers (ages 3-5) with developmental delays participated in the vision screening.
  • Teachers used a semantic differential scale to assess children's behavior before and after preteaching and screening.

    • Main Results:

    • Preteaching significantly impacted children's behavior before vs. after teaching/screening (p = 0.027).
    • No significant difference was found between after teaching and after screening behaviors (p = 1.000).
    • 97% (102 out of 105) of developmentally delayed children successfully completed vision screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Preteaching is a vital component for successful vision screening partnerships in special education settings.
    • This collaborative model effectively facilitated vision screening for a high percentage of developmentally delayed preschoolers.
    • Implementing targeted preteaching strategies can improve outcomes for vision health in at-risk pediatric populations.