Importance of eye care in meeting the needs of patients with learning disabilities

E. De Smit; C. Bunce; R. Duggan; E. O'Sullivan

doi:10.1136/bmj.f4044

Importance of eye care in meeting the needs of patients with learning disabilities

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.f4044 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 346 (jun25 1) ◽

pp. f4044-f4044 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E. De Smit ◽

C. Bunce ◽

R. Duggan ◽

E. O'Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Eye Care

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The prevalence of ocular defects and the provision of eye care in adults with learning disabilities living in the community

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics ◽

10.1046/j.1475-1313.2000.00491.x ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 79-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

J. Margaret Woodhouse ◽

Christine Griffiths ◽

Alison Gedling

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Eye Care ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities

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Utilising the Orthoptic Skill Set to Improve Access to Eye Care for Adults with Severe/Profound Learning Disabilities–A Service Evaluation

British and Irish Orthoptic Journal ◽

10.22599/bioj.162 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 41-50

Author(s):

Kathy Diplock ◽

Jignasa Mehta

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Service Evaluation ◽

Eye Care ◽

Improve Access

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Provision of Appropriate Eye Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities: the Experience of a Specialist Multi-Professional Visual Assessment Clinic in Northern Ireland

Visual Impairment Research ◽

10.1080/13882350600805753 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 8 (1-2) ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

J. Lindsay ◽

A. Crocker ◽

P. Browne ◽

D. Hassan ◽

A. J. Jackson

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Northern Ireland ◽

Visual Assessment ◽

Eye Care ◽

Assessment Clinic ◽

Care Services ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities

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Bringing eye care for children with learning disabilities and autism into special schools

British Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjsn.2019.14.5.226 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 226-228 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Donna O'Brien

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Health Inequalities ◽

Eye Care ◽

Special Schools

Children with learning disabilities are more likely to experience eye and vision problems and yet many are not accessing eye care. In January 2019, the NHS Long-Term Plan for England pledged to introduce dental, hearing and sight checks in special schools to address some of these health inequalities.

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The prevalence of ocular defects and the provision of eye care in adults with learning disabilities living in the community

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics ◽

10.1016/s0275-5408(99)00048-4 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 79-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

J Woodhouse

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Eye Care ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities

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Word Prompt Programs

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/1058-0360.0603.57 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 57-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Lisa A. Wood ◽

Joan L. Rankin ◽

David R. Beukelman

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Current Literature ◽

Word Processing ◽

Computer Software ◽

Written Language ◽

Written Communication ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Basic Word ◽

The Matrix ◽

Language Needs

Word prompt programs are computer software programs or program features that are used in addition to basic word processing. These programs provide word lists from which a user selects a desired word and inserts it into a line of text. This software is used to support individuals with severe speech, physical, and learning disabilities. This tutorial describes the features of a variety of word prompt programs and reviews the current literature on the use of these programs by people with oral and written language needs. In addition, a matrix that identifies the features contained in eight sample word prompt programs is provided. The descriptions of features and the matrix are designed to assist speech-language pathologists and teachers in evaluating and selecting word prompt programs to support their clients' oral and written communication.

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