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Book Detail
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Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings
Dunn, Winnie
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781556424564 Category: Occupational Therapy Publisher: Slack, Incorporated Imprint: Slack Incorporated Affiliation: University of Kansas, Kansas City Audience: College/higher education Dimensions: 11.0 x 0.75 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
The Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems. Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy.
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