The resource outlines common signs of visual processing difficulties in kids and young people. These include problems with recognising letters, numbers or shapes, losing their place when reading, messy handwriting, mixing up similar words, difficulty copying from a board, and feeling overwhelmed by busy or cluttered pages. It also highlights how children may appear clumsy, bump into things, or take longer to complete tasks that involve visual information.
The PDF includes practical, easy-to-use strategies to support children with visual processing needs at home and in school. It suggests ways to reduce visual overload, improve reading and learning, and build confidence and emotional wellbeing. Strategies include breaking tasks into small steps, using clear layouts, audiobooks, coloured overlays, visual supports, and giving extra time. It also promotes a supportive, strengths-based approach to help children feel सक्षम and understood.
This resource is useful for parents, foster carers, adoptive families, teachers, teaching assistants, SEN staff, social workers, therapists and anyone supporting children with learning difficulties, reading challenges or possible visual processing issues. It is a helpful guide for supporting children with additional needs, including those with learning difficulties, dyslexia-like traits, ASD or attention and processing differences. The poster can be used as a quick reference, training tool, or shared with adults supporting the child. Download this free printable PDF to better understand visual processing difficulties in children and how to provide simple, effective support.
