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Visual perception problems in children with AD/HD, autism and other learning disabilities : a guide for parents and professionals / Lisa A. Kurtz.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kurtz, Lisa A.
- Series:
- JKP Essentials
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Autism in children.
- Autism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (110 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st American pbk. ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book provides an overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD and specific learning disabilities. It is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical explanations of how vision difficulties are screened for and advice on where to seek appropriate professional care.
- Contents:
- Cover; Visual Perception Problemsin Children with AD/HD, Autism,and Other Learning Disabilities:A Guide for Parents and Professionals; CONTENTS; Introduction; 1. Anatomy and Structure of the Visual System; The eye and extraocular muscles; The optic pathways; 2. The Early Development of Visual Skills; Visual skills in the first year of life; Toddlers and preschoolers; 3. Do You See What I See? Problemswith Visual Skills; Structural vision problems; Functional vision impairments; Visual perception problems; 4. Finding Professional Help for prblems with Vision
- Warning signs of functional vision and perceptual disordersSelecting a vision specialist; Assessment of cognitive visual perceptual disorders; 5. Activities for Improving Visual Skills; Activities to improve functional vision; Activities to improve visual perception; 6. Helping Children to Compensate for Problemswith Vision; Strategies for maintaining visual hygiene; Possible compensatory strategies for vision difficulties; 7. Resources; Recommended reading; Helpful agencies, organizations, and websites; Publishers of tests for visual perception; Suppliers of therapy and educational materials
- APPENDIX:EQUIPMENT FABRICATIONBalance board; One-legged balance stool; Finger chart; GLOSSARY; INDEX
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9786610738281
- 9781280738289
- 1280738286
- 9781846425059
- 1846425050
- OCLC:
- 77644147
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