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What Is Visual Processing Disorder? Vision refers not just to eyesight but also the visual centers in the brain responsible for processing information and understanding what the eye sees, including various symbols, distances, and pictures. Any weakness can lead to visual processing disorder in kids. Although there are ways to compensate for these weaknesses, visual processing disorder may present lifelong challenges. Most of the time kids having this disorder feel uncomfortable in socializing and that impacts their self-esteem and confidence; they become frustrated and withdrawn. Signs of Visual Processing Disorder in Kids:
As parents or teachers, sometimes it can be difficult to recognize the signs and symbols of visual processing disorder. But once recognized it becomes easier for the Preschool teachers to provide proper support to the child facing the problems. Kids with visual processing disorder may display these signs: Does not respond to visual tasks Gets easily distracted Shows lack interest in video presentations, video games, and movies. Frequently bumps into things Shows difficulty in writing within margins and lines Demonstrate poor reading and comprehension skills Skips words or lines while reading or copying