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Product Description: Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, the classic professional reference and textbook has been completely revised and expanded to two volumes by the most knowledgeable experts in the field. The new third edition includes both the latest research in O&M and expanded information on practice and teaching strategies...read more

On his eighteenth birthday, Ryan Knighton was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a congenital, progressive disease marked by night-blindness, tunnel vision and, eventually, total blindness. This memoir presents the story of Ryan's loss of sight, starting from his absolute denial to his acceptance of life without vision and reliance on a cane.

Product Description: In this exceptional new third edition, the author has retained much of the practical 'how to' approach of the previous editions, but adds depth in two dimensions: learning theory and the educational process. This book is 'so comprehensive in scope and complete in detail that it would be the most likely one I could recommend' (from the foreword by Dr...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: In this exceptional new third edition, the author has retained much of the practical 'how to' approach of the previous editions, but adds depth in two dimensions: learning theory and the educational process. This book is 'so comprehensive in scope and complete in detail that it would be the most likely one I could recommend' (from the foreword by Dr...read more

This book is aimed at the mainstream class teacher who has little or no experience of providing effective learning experiences for children with visual impairments. It is designed both as an introductory guide to assessment and provision. It also has a strong focus on social interactions, since many teachers are confused as how to help children with visual impairments make friends. The book sets out the basis for addressing the individual with a wide range of visual impairments. Chapters cover: the identification and assessment of aspects of vision visual impairment and individual needs practical advice on the development of concepts, language and literacy and social skills the use of low vision aids, appropriate decor and physical layouts, lighting and IT educational policy and the Code of Practice Drawing on very recent research, this book presents new insights into the needs of children with visual impairments as learners, arguing that it is the quality of the child's social interactions which promotes play, language and learning.

Product Description: Finding Wheels gives visually impaired adolescents, young adults (and newly blind adults) strategies to cope with frustrations and the interpersonal challenges of nondriving. When other students are taking driver's ed, students with visual impairments will need the alternatives this curriculum provides...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This expanded Third Edition is designed to provide a foundation for a better understanding of the structure and function of the eye and common eye disorders in children, and approaches to assess and enable students with low vision to maximize their visual learning in educational programs...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Explains how to find various types of assistance to construct a world of reading equal to that of the fully-sighted reader, including braille, electronic texts, audio, and large print books, and lists organizations and Internet resources. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: This invaluable text contains explanations of both both functional and clinical vision and hearing assessments, descriptions of evaluative and educational techniques, as well as useful suggestions on working with families and professional teams...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Updated and revised, the second edition of one of the field's founding classics includes current research from a variety of disciplines, an international perspective, and expanded contents on low vision, aging, multiple disabilities, accessibility, program design, and adaptive technology from more than 30 eminent subject experts...read more

Product Description: First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book has been designed to provide a foundation for a better understanding of teaching reading, writing, and listening skills to students with visual impairments from preschool age through adult levels. The plan of the book incorporates the latest research findings with the practical experiences learned in the classroom...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Teaching Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments a Resource Guide. Second edition.

Product Description: Advice and help for teachers in the area of mobility are essential if the needs of children with low vision are to be met, particularly in ordinary schools. In addition, children who also have severe learning difficulties need special training...read more