Foundations of Orientation and Mobility: History and Theory

Abstract

Intro -- Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- In Memoriam -- Introduction -- Part 1 Human Systems -- Chapter 1 Perceiving to Move and Moving to Perceive: Control of Locomotion by Students with Vision Loss -- Chapter 2 Establishing and Maintaining Orientation for Mobility -- Chapter 3 Low Vision for Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 4 Audition for Students with Vision Loss -- Chapter 5 Kinesiology and Sensorimotor Functioning for Students with Vision Loss -- Chapter 6 Psychosocial Dimensions of Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 7 Learning Theories and Teaching Methodologies for Orientation and Mobility -- Part 2 Mobility Systems and Adaptations -- Chapter 8 Adaptive Technology for Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 9 Dog Guides for Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 10 Orientation Aids for Students with Vision Loss -- Chapter 11 Environmental Accessibility for Students with Vision Loss -- Part Three The Profession of Orientation and Mobility and Its Development -- Chapter 12 Administration, Assessment, and Program Planning for Orientation and Mobility Ser vices -- Chapter 13 The Originators of Orientation and Mobility Training -- Chapter 14 The History and Progression of the Profession of Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 15 The Development of the Profession of Orientation and Mobility -- Chapter 16 Research and the Orientation and Mobility Specialist -- References -- APPENDIXES -- A: Code of Ethics for Orientation and Mobility Specialists -- B: Clinical Practice Competencies for Orientation and Mobility -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index -- Narrative Descriptions -- Back Cover