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Based on this information, it seems to me that Viridiana has an eye report

completed, but I dont see any information provided about the results of a
Functional Vision Assessment, a Learning Media Assessment, or Expanded Core
Curriculum. Most of the time the eye report provides us with information
regarding a small part of the student, which is why it would be crucial to have
the results from the other three assessments (Although I probably wouldnt do
an FVA in this case since it doesnt seem like she has any useable vision). This
would help me to provide the teacher in the general education classroom
recommendations and accommodations to help improve Viridianas abilities in
her math class. I wouldnt necessarily be responsible for teaching her the math
content (even though sometimes we do). It would be more important that I
teach Viridiana the functional skills necessary for her to be a successful as
possible in her math class.
What I would also do is conduct some observations as well as look at her work
samples (which would be part of her assessment pieces). I would specifically
like to look at her math work to see if there are any patterns present and if her
vision is what is impacting her success. The observations would help to see if
the classroom could be set up differently to accommodate her eye
disease. Some of the suggested accommodations for optic nerve hypoplasia are
enlarging material, reduce or protect from glare, light source needs to be next to
or behind student, preferential seating, allow breaks because of fatigue, model
language appropriate for life, and re-teach skills in a new environment. These
could assist Viridiana with the setup in her math class if the environment is what
is causing concerns. Maybe there is too much glare or she needs enlarged
materials? I would need to make sure that these accommodations are followed
through within her class if they are found to be useful. I would also think that
she may need auditory and tactile skill lessons to improve her math plus an
abacus and Braille note to teach math skills.
I would also need to interview her math teacher and parents to recognize any
patterns that have occurred over the years. Does she have a problem with the
math vocabulary? Can she read independently? Can she interpret graphs, linedrawings, and other objects? Does she have trouble focusing for long periods of
time? Does she get a copy of the notes in class? Can she follow directions? All
of these would just be a start to some of the questions I may ask the people that
work with Viridiana.

Reference
Koenig, A.J., & Holbrook, M.C. (Eds.) Foundations of education: Instructional
strategies for teaching children and youths with visual impairments (2nd ed., Vol.
2). New York: AFB Press.

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