USHER SYNDROME IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: INDIGENOUS IDENTIFICATION STRATEGIES DEVELOPED IN INDIA
Journal Title: Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation - Year 2013, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction:most teachers of hearing and visually impaired children in India have to learn more about the prevalence and characteristics of Usher Syndrome. Keeping in mind the need to address this neglected population, the present study was designed and executed in South India. Goals:the goals of the study were to identify students with Usher Syndrome in educational settings using indigenous techniques, and to develop and describe a protocol for identifying these students. Methodology:seven hundred hearing impaired students studying in residential and inclusive schools in four districts of the State Tamil Nadu were screened using tools which included screening for distance and near vision, field of vision, dark adaptation, glare and contrast sensitivity. Results:ten students between the age of 14- 20 were found to be at risk of having Usher Syndrome. Finally, 6 subjects who had a diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa were clinically identified with Usher Syndrome. Conclusion:these identification strategies will assist special education and rehabilitation professionals in recognizing symptoms of Usher Syndrome so that they will be able to refer these children for diagnostic and supportive services.
Authors and Affiliations
Gnanathicam Victoria NAOMI| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women – University, Coimbatore – Tamil Nadu, India, Chandran HEMAMBIGAI| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women – University, Coimbatore – Tamil Nadu, India
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