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Peer reviewedWachs, Harry – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The author discusses applying J. Piaget's philosophy to the treatment of learning-related visual problems by first probing for the available knowledge in the person's ocular sensorimotor intelligence, visual thinking, and logical reasons. Then, through tasks, the individual is encouraged to engage in high-level thinking in the undeveloped areas.…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Vision
Peer reviewedForrest, Elliott B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The role of visual imagery is explored as an information processing strategy, and its relationship is counterpointed to the linguistic system. The importance of visual imagery as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool to aid both visual and nonvisual performance and learning problems is discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes, Imagery, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedLudlam, William M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The literature relating visual problems, reading, and academic difficulties with neurophysiological mechanisms shows positive interaction among these factors. Both visual-evoked response and encephalographic studies show parietal or occipitoparietal neurophysiological anomalies which can be used to discriminate between normal and disabled readers…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Learning Disabilities, Neurological Impairments, Reading Difficulties
Peer reviewedGetman, G. N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The author reviews aspects of visual integration which should be assessed in students with suspected learning problems: visually directed and monitored movements, visual tactual integrations, visual auditory language integrations, and visual systems integrations. (CL)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Integration
Peer reviewedDreby, Catherine – Reading Teacher, 1979
Discusses reading specialists' responsibilities concerning children's vision problems. (MKM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Ophthalmology, Optometrists
Willis, Marilyn A. – Exceptional Child, 1981
The role of optometry in the study of learning difficulties and the problems of interpreting research results in the fields of optometry and ophthalmology are discussed. Limitations of school visual screening are described, and it is suggested that many children with learning difficulties should be referred for a full clinical visual examination.…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Optometry
Download full textWashington Univ., Seattle. – 1994
This brochure describes the different types of barriers individuals with mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing impairments, and specific learning disabilities face in providing computer input, interpreting output, and reading documentation. The adaptive hardware and software that has been developed to provide functional alternatives…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Braille
Smith, Lynn M. – 1980
A guide to the instruction of students with disabilities is presented to enhance learning in a college or university setting. Various adjustments that can be made in the environment or in teaching style are suggested. The following categories of disabled students are addressed: blind students, partially sighted students, deaf or hearing-impaired…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Audiovisual Aids, Braille
