This can be treated as an attention need for DLA purposes. Communication Developing communication skills is crucial for small children. A visually impaired child will need much more physical contact and verbal re-assurance to encourage development of language and personal relationships. Extra Help with Dressing, Bathing, Feeding, using the Toilet and so on Visually impaired children are likely to need extra help with these personal care tasks. Even if a sighted child of the same age would need some help, it is likely that a blind or partially sighted child will need extra help.
Some children have to be given eye-drops or other medication several times a day.
All very young children require supervision. Visually impaired children will require a greater level of supervision due to the increased risk of danger. Development Not all children develop at the same pace. However it is possible to identify approximate ages by which children will usually have developed certain skills. Any additional help that a visually impaired child requires to attain these various skills should be highlighted.