Visual Needs
Published on 10. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-8264-7838-2 (ISBN)
Description
Fazed by the difference between an optometrist and an opthalmologist?
Want to find out what the most common visual problems in children are?
This lively and interesting book provides advice on exactly that.
Want to find out what the most common visual problems in children are?
This lively and interesting book provides advice on exactly that.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is very readable and informative and is written in a style which is accessible to parents, carers and educators alike. The bullet points and summary sections carefully highlight all overriding points. The use of case studies and anecdotal evidence will help everyone involved in the development and education of a visually impaired child find something with which to identify. I would recommend this book not only as being very readable and informative, but also as a good point of reference for ideas and suggestions which can be revisited at any point in the future." British Journal of Special Education -- Dawn AdamsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-7838-2 (9780826478382)
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Persons
Olga Miller is Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Human Development at the Institute of Education, London. She is a Course Leader and Ofsted Inspector, and has written many books on visual needs. She works part-time for the RNIB.
Content
Section 1 - The development of vision; What is vision? How does it work? Vision and learning; Section 2 - What can go wrong? The eye (simple introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the eye); Who does what in vision services; Visual assessment - why, how and so what! Common eye conditions - refractive errors, some global conditions such as albinism; Section 3 - The Family; Helping your child - encouraging exploration, using touch and hearing, making the most of low vision; Family support groups - getting to grips with the system; Section 4 - The School; The classroom - a vision-friendly environment? Support for curriculum access; Presenting learning materials; Aids and adaptations; Section 5 - Growing Up; Mobility and independence; Social and emotional needs