A number of concerns
and questions have arisen following the publication of this new guidance. Although
the authors tried to anticipate some of these questions in Appendix 3 of
the guidance (FAQs in screening, referral and making recommendations)
the following FAQs provide further discussion and
clarification of the issues raised.
It is not at all
surprising that the new guidance has aroused concerns and questions. It does represent
a significant shift from previous professional guidance on the screening,
assessment and identification of ‘visual stress' within a diagnostic assessment
for a specific learning difficulty. The new guidance essentially seeks to
advise practitioners that to ensure the safety of clients regarding their
vision, a brake had to be applied to diverse and under-scrutinised
assessment practice.
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