Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

AvElizabeth A Kurtz

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

This book provides a comprehensive overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and specific learning disabilities.Written in a very accessible style, 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. Lisa Kurtz outlines a range of activities for strengthening children's functional vision and perceptual skills using simple, homemade materials that are readily available in the home or classroom.This is an excellent practical companion for parents of children with visual perception problems and the professionals who work with them.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-04-13
Mått:172 x 246 x 8 mm
Vikt:223 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:JKP Essentials
Antal sidor:108
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:9781843108269

Utforska kategorier

Hälsa inom Hälsa och familj
Autism och Aspergers syndrom inom Medicin
Psykiatri inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Lisa A. Kurtz is a pediatric occupational therapist at Jameson Primary School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and has worked with children with special needs for over 31 years. Lisa was formerly Director of Occupational Therapy for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Children's Seashore House. She also served as the Director of Training for post-professional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders in affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Lisa is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and was awarded the Recognition of Achievement Award for training others about developmental disorders. She has published extensively, and is the author of How to Help a Clumsy Child, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Recensioner i media

`This short book is a reliable introduction to a complex area of need which is all too often masked by a child's other, more obvious difficulties. The practical suggestions provide useful starting points for both specific visual difficulties and general visual development…This book is a good reminder that it is crucial for parents and practitioners to promote alternative activities that provide opportunities for children to practice and develop their visual skills.'

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction. 1. Anatomy and Structure of the Visual System. 2. The Early Development of Visual Skills. 3. Do You See What I See? Problems with Visual Skills. 4. Finding Professional Help for Problems with Vision. 5. Activities for Improving Visual Skills. 6. Helping Children to Compensate for Problems with Vision. 7. Resources. Appendix: Equipment Fabrication. Glossary. Index.