Visual comprehension is the process of understanding what you see. This also works with letters and numbers. Sequential memory includes being able to understand what happens before and after, in a sequence of events. Visual discrimination is being able to see similarities and differences in things. Here are some other parts of visual perception, as explained by Marike de Witt in her book “ The Young Child in Context: A psycho-social perspective“. Visual memory is only one aspect of visual perception and is the ability to remember what is seen. The brain then needs to make sense of what is sent. When you see something, your eyes send signals to your brain. Visual perception involves understanding what you see. There are many simple visual memory games you can play with children that will help develop it through play. Visual memory is a vital skill that needs to be developed in the early years.
