{"id":1609,"date":"2015-02-05T13:30:46","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T18:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvi.aphtech.org\/?page_id=1609"},"modified":"2019-09-24T09:46:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T13:46:48","slug":"salient-characteristics-of-letters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cvi.aphtech.org\/?page_id=1609","title":{"rendered":"Salient characteristics of letters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once a child understands that symbols\/pictures have meaning, they may be ready to explore letters and words. Letters have consistent salient characteristics that the child must learn to recognize. Thinking in terms of straight lines, curves and how those connect\u00a0is the beginning of understanding and recognizing print\u00a0letters.\u00a0Letters\u00a0can be presented\u00a0in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures.<\/p>\n

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For children\u00a0with CVI, exposure to this variety of shapes, sizes and textures must be paired with the reinforcement of\u00a0which letter characteristics are consistent. It is not the color, the size,\u00a0or the\u00a0texture that makes a letter a letter. It is the\u00a0straight lines, curves and how those connect.<\/p>\n

Consideration needs to be given to\u00a0the background on which letters are presented. Some children may\u00a0need a solid colored background while others can discriminate the letter from a more complex background.\u00a0The amount of space between letters and how many letters are presented at one time\u00a0can also be determined through assessment.<\/p>\n

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Chapter 2: A Path to Literacy for Students Who Have CVI\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Roman-Lantzy, C. (Eds.) (2018).\u00a0Cortical Visual Impairment Advanced Principles,\u00a0<\/em>Louisville, KY: APH Press.<\/h6>\n

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Children\u00a0with typically developed vision\u00a0take notice of letters and words everywhere. Remember to make children with CVI aware of environmental print too! Point out all the places where letters can be found in their world. “Begin early. Just as you describe and involve your child in other daily activities, tell her when you read the newspaper, follow a written recipe, make up a grocery list, read instructions for her newest toy, or write a note or email.” Stratton, J. M., & Wright, S. (1991). On the Way to Literacy: Early Experiences for Visually Impaired Children<\/em>. Louisville, KY: American Printing House for the Blind.<\/p>\n

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