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Peer reviewedBlanksby, D. C. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
This paper offers a model of visual functioning focusing on three factors: (1) visual capacity, (2) visual processing, and (3) visual attention. Practical implications of visual therapy are considered, and intervention strategies with children with impaired visual functioning are suggested. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attention Control, Intervention, Models, Perceptual Development
Peer reviewedMettler, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1994
This article presents a rationale for emphasizing discovery instruction over guided instruction in teaching cane travel skills to people with severe visual impairments. Discovery instruction is seen to facilitate the use of intrinsic feedback in developing perceptual-cognitive skills as well as promoting problem solving, retention, and transfer of…
Descriptors: Blindness, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning
