Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model (PB) (Critical Concerns in Blindness) [Paperback]

Joseph Cutter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 21, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1593116039 | ISBN-13: 978-1593116033 | Edition: 1

The purpose of this book is to contribute to our understanding of Developmental O and M, independent movement and travel in blind children. Unlike many books and articles on orientation and mobility (O&M) for blind children, this one is not about the effect of blindness on movement. Such an inquiry is self-defeating from the start, as it often begins with misconceptions and deficit-thinking about blindness and the blind child s early motor development. Instead, this book is about the effect of movement on development and the importance of movement experiences for the development of independent movement and travel in blind children. It has a clear premise: blind children must become "active movers" if they are to become independent "travelers."

Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Information Age Publishing; 1 edition (March 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593116039
• ISBN-13: 978-1593116033
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,106,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Book, July 8, 2007

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Bob Norton (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model (PB) (Critical Concerns in Blindness) (Paperback)

As a parent of a blind 7 year-old, I will use this book to help me to encourage my daughter to become an independent and confident traveler. I can help her learn the skills of blindness. This book would also be extremely helpful for a parent with a baby or toddler who is blind including those with multiple disabilities. Mr. Cutter suggests a partnership between parents and O&M teachers. This book would be invaluable in a O&M teacher preparation program and for current teachers. An in-depth discussion of cane use, selection, and teaching is discussed including the use of a "teaching cane." I was encouraged by the positive attitude of this book toward blindness.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for parents and anyone interested in O&M, March 2, 2011

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This review is from: Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model (PB) (Critical Concerns in Blindness) (Paperback)

this book has images of children with multiple disabilities with practical examples. A good resource book to have in your library and well worth investing in. Easy to read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tool - very professional, January 4, 2010

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This review is from: Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model (PB) (Critical Concerns in Blindness) (Paperback)

This book is full of good ideas and was a great instrument for working with blind children. I've always work with adults since I graduated as an O&M specilaist and I am now working with childrens. This was a good refresher and add on to working with childrens. This book is also very professional and I will recommend this book to parents and teachers working with blind children. My workplace and clientele is 100% French so I would have love to have this book in French... if you ever have it, let me know. Merci!