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What size objects does my child see best?
Most children who can see a little see large objects best. But some
children can see only a small area in front of them. These children will
recognize small objects more easily than large ones. Watch your child to
see the sizes of objects she likes to play with.
This child likes to play with small
things because she sees them best.
This child sees large objects best.
Does my child know how far away
objects are?
Some children have difficulty judging how far
away an object is. So when they reach for the
object, they may reach too far. Or they may
not reach far enough, because they think the
object is closer than it really is. To find out if
your child can judge distance, watch to see if
she reaches correctly for toys or other objects.
This child thinks the bottle
is farther away than it
really is.
This child likes playing
with the dark colored pan
because she can see it
better than the spoon.
Does my child like certain colors or
the difference (contrast) between
certain colors?
Some children can see objects when they are
brightly colored, or when they are against a
different colored background. Watch to see if your
child prefers certain colors, differences between
colors, or patterns. These are probably the colors
and patterns she sees best.
helping children who are blind