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Young means someone or something has not been around for very long.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
Visual World Concept: Young
Understanding that "young" describes someone or something that has existed for a relatively short time and that people often use visual clues, development, behavior, and context to estimate youth. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Elementary Students Secondary Students Transition-Age Students Related Concepts Old Time Before After Family Relationships Growth Development Life Stages Babies Children Teenagers History Same Different Observat...
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Children who are sighted naturally develop the concept of young by observing babies, children, teenagers, young animals, new buildings, recently planted trees, and objects that appear new. Over time, they notice patterns in how younger people move, play, grow, learn, and interact. These observations happen thousands of times without direct instruction. Stud...
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Understanding young supports self-awareness, relationships, health and safety, social interpretation, descriptive language, organization, emotional regulation, and informed participation in school and community life.
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