Visual Input and Orthographic Knowledge in Word Reading of Children with Low Vision.

Gompel, Marjolein; Janssen, Neeltje M.; van Bon, Wim H. J.; Schreuder, Robert

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ERIC Number: EJ669636

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Publication Date: 2003

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Visual Input and Orthographic Knowledge in Word Reading of Children with Low Vision.

Gompel, Marjolein; Janssen, Neeltje M.; van Bon, Wim H. J.; Schreuder, Robert

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n5 p273-84 May 2003

A study investigated whether the reading difficulties of 60 Dutch children with low vision were a matter of reduced visual input or a consequence of a lack of orthographic knowledge. Results indicated that reduced visual input was the only cause of the children's lower reading performance. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level, Partial Vision, Performance Factors, Reading Ability, Reading Difficulties, Visual Impairments, Visual Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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