Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, the second edition of Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Teaching with Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, contains updated information and techniques vision rehabilitation therapists can use to assist transition-age students and adults who are blind and visually impaired, and who have multiple disabilities. A recent update to the field is the professionals’ title change from “teachers” to “therapists.” A collaboration among several contributors, the text provides an overview and principles of the profession.
$149.95
Catalog Number: F-B0060-00
Publishers: APH Press
Authors: Helen Lee, Jennifer Ottowitz
ISBN: 978-1-95072-306-5
Format: Print
Product Description
“The profession of vision rehabilitation therapy is unique in that it is a hybrid between a rehabilitation therapist and teacher,” explained the editors, Helen Lee and Jennifer Ottowitz. “As a rehabilitation therapist, the VRT provides adaptive strategies that restore function, while the teaching aspect requires training beyond those received in clinical settings. The VRT educates his or her clients in skills promoting self-sufficiency through strategies and problem-solving in the real-world setting.”
Chapter topics include psychosocial issues, assessment and planning, learning and teaching, low vision, braille, handwriting, access technology, food preparation, personal care, home management, and leisure activities. Busy professionals will also learn strategies for caseload management.
“Chapters begin with relevant scenarios and often close with a list of practical learning activities to foster practice, enhance experience, and promote critical thinking. In many chapters, authentic lesson plans are provided, and suggestions are offered for assessing learners. Tips are included when adaptive techniques would be helpful to the professional with a visual impairment.”
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Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: Evolution from Home Teaching to Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Chapter 2: Psychosocial Considerations
Chapter 3: The Assessment & Planning Processes
Chapter 4: Learning and Teaching
Chapter 5: Low Vision Skills
Chapter 6: Handwriting
Chapter 7: Braille and Other Tactile Forms of Communication
Chapter 8: Keyboarding and Access Technology
Chapter 9: Access to Information: Electronic Listening, Recording, and Reading Devices
Chapter 10: Skills for Independent Living
Chapter 11: Adaptive Food Preparation
Chapter 12: Personal Management Skills
Chapter 13: Home Management
Chapter 14: Leisure-Time Pursuits
Chapter 15: Managing a Caseload
Epilogue: Vision Rehabilitation Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities
Glossary
Resources
Index
Credits
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Publishers: APH Press
Authors/Editors: Helen Lee, Jennifer Ottowitz
Media: Book
Format: Print
Language: English
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