Vision, Perception, and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Neurologically Impaired Adult [Paperback]

Barbara Zoltan MA OTR/L (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1996

The best-selling book, The Adult Stroke Patient, Second Edition, has been completely revised and updated to become Vision, Perception, and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Neurologically Impaired Adult, Third Edition.

The new edition of this extraordinary book is an indispensable reference for outlining the theoretical basis for visual, perceptual, and cognitive deficits, as well as specific procedures for the evaluation and treatment of these deficits. The book clearly explains each deficit and provides step-by-step testing techniques along with complete treatment guidelines. This invaluable book addresses both top down and bottom up approaches to evaluation and treatment.

Vision, Perception, and Cognition is divided into categories for clarity, such as visual processing and discrimination skills, body scheme difficulties, executive functions and motor planning. The author has added additional theoretical information to back up evaluation and treatment decisions that are discussed. All the sections have been updated to represent the most current information available.

This essential text now provides information for a more holistic approach as well as identifies subcomponent skills.

Special Features

• Addresses both top down and bottom up approaches to evaluation and treatment.
• Divided into categories for clarity; body image and body scheme difficulties, spatial relations problems, aprozias, and agnosias.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This manual appears to be an excellent resource for both clinicians and students because…it successfully integrates perceptual and cognitive theories and models into practical assessment and treatment modalities. It is therefore highly recommended for purchase by an Occupational Therapy department."

    — Ruth Young, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

"…easy to read and each chapter cites relevant research and background reading, enabling the therapist, student or tutor to have easy access to further research of specific topic areas…This book is recommended for all those working in the field.”

    — Lorraine Slack, British Journal of Occupational Therapy

"This book is a thorough and practical resource manual for the beginning and experienced therapist. Because it is detailed and comprehensive, the work is a credit to the field of occupational therapy..."

    — Marilyn Morrow, The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

About the Author

Barbara Zoltan, MA, OTR

Barbara Zoltan, MA, OTR, is a consultant in private practice in Northern California. She obtained her BS In Occupational Therapy from Tufts University and her master’s degree from the University of Southern California. She holds certifications in both sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy in Health Care. Her 20 years of experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation has included a broad range of research, teaching, administrative and clinical practice. She has published over 20 articles, chapters amd books related to the rehabilitation of the adult with neurological deficits.

Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 3rd edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556422652
• ISBN-13: 978-1556422652
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have, January 16, 2007

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This review is from: Vision, Perception, and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Neurologically Impaired Adult (Paperback)

a must have for health care providers especially OTs and PTs. excellent format and content

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, June 19, 2008

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This review is from: Vision, Perception, and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult with Acquired Brain Injury (Hardcover)

I am an OT student and this book was recommended to me as a good reference book by an OT I was volunteering for. I was required to purchase this book for a Cognition and Perception course I currently am taking. It is easy to read, very detailed and a well organized.

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Reference, August 29, 2010

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This review is from: Vision, Perception, and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult with Acquired Brain Injury (Hardcover)

As an entry level OT, I often use this book to help me better understand the nature of the deficits experienced by my patients with cognitive, visual,or perceptual problems. Although I haven't made it through the entire book, I've found it to be well outlined and detailed. I definitely feel more confident in my treatment approach and explaining the deficits to patients and their families. The topic matter is definitely advanced level material, but overall highly recommended if you have an interest in vision, cognition, and perception.