Heidi Heeringa

The Visual Brain and Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders (eBook, PDF)

A Guide to Visual System Dysfunction for Speech-Language Pathologists

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The Visual Brain and Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders: A Guide to Visual System Dysfunction for Speech-Language Pathologists familiarizes the reader with the complex workings of the human visual system, the motor and sensory components of normal vision as they relate to the recognition of letters and words.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040141298
• Artikelnr.: 70885350

Autorenporträt

Heidi McMartin Heeringa, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with 36 years experience working with adult clients with dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and cognitive-communicative dysfunction in the rehabilitation setting. Acquired reading disorders and the relationship between visual system dysfunction and cognitive-communicative function are areas of special interest and expertise. The author holds a bachelor's degree in linguistics and master of science in speech-language pathology from the University of Michigan. Other publications by this author include A Manual for the Treatment of Reading and Writing Disorders (2002) and the Assessment of Language-Related Functional Activities (Baines, Martin, & McMartin Heeringa, 1999).

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication About the Author Introduction Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Eye and
Visual Brain Chapter 2 Impact of Visual System Dysfunction on Language and
Cognitio Chapter 3 Assessment and Treatment of Acquired Peripheral Reading
and Writing Disorders Glossary Appendix A Test Instruments for the
Assessment of Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders Appendix B Criteria
for Viewer-Centered, Stimulus-Centered and Object-Centered Neglect Appendix
C Suggested Apps and Online Exercises for the Treatment of Acquired Reading
and Writing Disorders Appendix D Keyboarding Exercise: Combining Motor
Function with a Visual Language Exercise Appendix E Visual System
Dysfunction in Progressive Neurological DisordersTest Bank Answer Key Index