Teachers of visually handicapped children are seeing an increased frequency in referrals of young, multiply handicapped children with cortical visual impairment. The use of the residual visual capacity in these children is related to their ability to neurologically process and understand environmental sensory information. The complex interaction of the visual process, central nervous system functioning, and environmental stimuli has major implications for effective educational planning.
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