Refractive Error Management
- Prescription glasses or contact lenses for astigmatism to enhance clarity.
- Monitoring changes in refractive error due to sensory or motor development.
Vision Therapy Programs
- Exercises to improve focus, tracking, and visual alignment.
- Activities targeting binocular vision for improved depth perception.
- Customized interventions addressing astigmatism-related distortions.
Visual Perceptual Training
- Enhances skills like pattern recognition, visual memory, and sequencing.
- Supports understanding of spatial relationships critical in daily functioning.
Eye-Hand Coordination Activities
- Fine motor tasks like threading, drawing, and writing.
- Gross motor tasks such as catching and balancing exercises.
Visual Sensory Integration Therapy
- Techniques to balance sensory input and address hyper-/hypo-sensitivities.
- Adapting environments to reduce visual overload.
Adaptive Strategies for Visual Overload
- Anti-glare coatings or tinted lenses for light sensitivity.
- Use of high contrast simplified visual materials for better processing.
Postural Stability and Visual-Motor Control
- Activities that link vision with body movements, e.g., ball games.
- Focus on improving posture and spatial orientation.
Spatial Awareness Training
- Tasks to improve navigation and understanding of surroundings.
- Interactive maps, obstacle courses, and real-life simulations.
Visual Communication Support
- Tools to assist non-verbal children, like picture boards or apps.
- Enhancing reading of facial expressions and gestures.
Visual Communication Support
- Tools to assist non-verbal children, like picture boards or apps.
- Enhancing reading of facial expressions and gestures.
Addressing Visual-Motor Delay
- Customized exercises to align visual perception with motor output.
- Improvement of daily living tasks like eating, dressing, and playing.
Visual Accommodations for Astigmatism
- Adjustments in lighting, seating, and materials at school/home.
- Regular optometric evaluations to update prescriptions as needed.
Support for Academic Skills
- Reading and writing interventions for children struggling with fine details.
- Tools like line guides and enlarged text for better focus.
Social and Emotional Development
- Strategies to improve eye contact and social interaction.
- Visual games to build confidence in interpreting social cues.
Addressing Sensory Triggers
- Adjusting environments to minimize sensory overload due to distorted vision.
- Training to manage frustrations related to visual stress.
Parent and Educator Training
- Workshops to understand astigmatism and visual challenges in ASD.
- Strategies to support therapy goals in everyday activities.
Periodic Assessments
- Regular tracking of vision development and therapy progress.
- Adjustments to therapeutic goals based on individual needs.
