Used to test near vision in children and young adults
Tests visual ability not reading ability
Matching tasks make it useful for assessing non readers
International spelling, does not use any words which differ between American English and British English such as mom/mum and color/colour.
Designed by Gayle Lamb (T.P.T.C, T.Sp.T.C, B.Ed., M.Ed.), primary and special education teacher, experienced teacher of students with vision impairments, language and literacy consultant and university lecturer.
Selected Word Reading Chart
Selection of high frequency single words of 3, 4 or more letters.
Words In Context
Each passage is 25 words in length so the examiner can compare the child's speed and fluency with various print sizes.
Each passage contains commonly used grammatical structures and experiences and concepts familiar to children.
Word Matching booklet & card
Useful for non readers. Words have been chosen for their high frequency of use but restricted to 3 and 4 letter words with no ascenders or descenders.
Letter Matching booklet & card
Useful for non readers. Letters have been chosen for equal legibility and are presented in upper case.
Number Matching chart
Matching task with numbers of equal egibility.
Shape Matching chart
Matching task with simple geometric shapes.
Print size transparency.
Overlay this transparency onto a page of text to determine the print size used.
How to order the Near Vision Test for Children
Prices
All prices include shipping.
Country
Total
Australia & NZ
AUD $225
USA
USD $225
Canada
CAD $225
UK
£150
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