RECOGNITION OF SPECIFIC VISUAL BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF CEREBRAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS

Abstract

Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a complex neurological disorder that significantly affects the visual functioning of school -age children, often unrecognized within educational settings. The aim of this study was to determine the presence and frequency of specific visual behaviors associated with the risk of CVI in lower primary school students, and to examine differences in their recognition between parents and teachers. The study included 112 students from grades three through five, with data collected using an abbreviated version of the Screening for Cerebral Visual Impairment questionnaire. The results indicated that parents recognize specific visual behaviors considerably more often than teachers. Although this difference did not reach statistical significance, a borderline trend was observed. The findings suggest a need for enhanced teacher training, strengthened collaboration with parents, and the introduction of systematic screening procedures to enable timely identification of children at risk for CVI.