The BLENNZ National Assessment Service (NAS) provides support to 14 Visual Resource Centres located throughout NZ by offering assessment both at Homai Campus, as well as locally in the regions. In March 2016, the NAS team travelled to Palmerston North and assessed 25 learners over three days.
The purpose of regional visits is to support the local team by working collaboratively, sharing information and strategies to enhance outcomes for learners. Many of the learners assessed during this visit were under 5 years old.
Early identification of the needs of the learner is crucial to ensuring all areas of development are closely monitored and strategies are put in place to optimise sensory development and engagement. The photos below show how a young learner used his vision to engage in activities during the functional sensory assessment.
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