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Bruce, Susan M.; Vargas, Claudia – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: This article discusses the impact of blindness and low vision on the development of object permanence and provides suggestions for assessment and instruction. Methods: The reviewed literature was identified by searching both ERIC and Psych Info using combinations of search terms such as "object permanence" and "visual…
Descriptors: Children, Blindness, Visual Impairments, Multiple Disabilities
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Ross, S.; Tobin, M. J. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1997
The literature on the effects of congenital blindness on infants' development of motor functions and concepts of object permanence is reviewed. The article questions the idea that infants must first develop an object concept before sound clues alone will elicit reaching. Possible interventions to redress the effects of congenital blindness on…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Blindness, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation