Vibrotactile Stimulation: An Educational Program for Spatial Concept Development.

Miletic, G.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Vibrotactile Stimulation: An Educational Program for Spatial Concept Development.

Miletic, G.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v82 n9 p366-70 Nov 1988

An educational program was designed to introduce spatial concepts to 30 congenitally/early-blinded children, aged 8-14, using a modified Optacon of Telesensory Systems, Incorporated. Using the vibrotactile stimulation device, the children learned to identify various objects correctly and to describe their relative spatial arrangements. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Concept Formation, Congenital Impairments, Elementary Secondary Education, Perceptual Development, Sensory Aids, Sensory Training, Spatial Ability, Tactile Stimuli, Tactual Perception, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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