Seeing Through New Eyes Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Other Developmental Disabilities Through Vision Therapy

Name: Seeing Through New Eyes Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Other Developmental Disabilities Through Vision Therapy
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ISBN: 9781843108009

ISBN-10: 1843108003

ISBN-13: 9781843108009

Edition: 2005

Authors: Stephen M. Edelson, Melvin Kaplan, Kaplan

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This book advances the case for vision therapy as an integral part of a comprehensive treatment plan for children with ASDs, and provides professionals with the tools to implement this therapy. Kaplan argues that visual dysfunction is a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities, and that common autistic symptoms such as hand-flapping, poor eye contact and tantrums are typically a response to the confusion caused by vision disorder. The author explains the effects of difficulties with 'ambient vision' - the function that is usually impaired in autistic people - which include a lack of spatial awareness and trouble…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 10/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English



Foreword




Understanding Visual Dysfunction and the Role of Prism Lenses and Vision Therapy



The Behavior is the Solution



Prism Lenses and Vision Therapy: Overview and Historical Perspective



The Kaplan Nonverbal Battery: Testing and Interpretation of Results



Special Tests for Special Needs



Analyzing Your Test Results: The Art and Science of Knowing Your Patient



Planning a Visual Management Program



The Therapy Process: A Philosophical Overview



Therapy Approaches for Patients with Strabismus



Therapy Approaches for Patients with Orientation Issues



Therapy Approaches for Patients with Spatial Organization Issues



What does Breathing Have to do with Vision?



The Big Picture: Integrating Vision Therapy into a Comprehensive Treatment Program



The Van Orden Star: A Window into Personal Space


Glossary


Subject Index


Author Index