Visual perception problems in children with AD/HD, autism and other learning disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents and professionals / / Lisa A. Kurtz

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910450855603321
• Autore: Kurtz Lisa A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
• ISBN: 1-280-73828-6; 9786610738281; 1-84642-505-0
• Edizione: [1st American pbk. ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (110 p.)
• Collana: JKP Essentials
• Disciplina: 616.85/89
• Soggetti: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Autism in children; Autism; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.