Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Author: Helen Lee
Publisher: APH Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781950723089

"Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy continues the legacy of Paul Ponchillia and Sue Ponchillia's seminal work Foundations of Rehabilitation Teaching with Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. After it was published in 1996, that book quickly established itself as an essential reference for vision rehabilitation professionals. Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy builds on that important work, reflecting changes in terminology and technology, while also incorporating best practices based on the past decades of evidence. It reflects the contemporary understanding of adult learning and skill building, providing proven techniques to help people with visual impairments develop skills and gain confidence that will equip them to lead independent, fulfilling lives"--

Foundations of Rehabilitation Teaching with Persons who are Blind Or Visually Impaired

Foundations of Rehabilitation Teaching with Persons who are Blind Or Visually Impaired
Author: Paul E. Ponchillia
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780891289395

This book details the background on the history and development of rehabilitation teaching and provides practical information and instructional strategies. Proven techniques are described for working with individuals with adventitious or congenital visual impairments, as well as strategies for teaching basic living skills. Included are chapters on each of the skill areas taught by rehabilitation teachers; detailed, step-by-step lesson plans for specific skills in each area; and valuable sample forms for assessing and planning the needs and course of instruction for new clients.