Thanks Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue Hossack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] OTlist Digest, Vol 31, Issue 11
SH> Hi Ron SH> Mary Warren (Who runs the low vision rehab classes at University of SH> Alabama OT dept) uses compensatory techniques for visual field cuts. She SH> teaches clients to scan all quadrants. both for mobility and for close SH> work such as reading. She has an expensive tool called a Dynavision 200, SH> but it is easy enough to build your own. On a large board (5'x5') put SH> numbers in a random patterns located over the entire board. The client SH> has to find all the numbers in order. At first they will not find the SH> ones on the side of the filed cut, so teach them to turn their head more SH> until they find it. Learn to scan in a circular movement. Scan blind SH> field first. Turn head to view periphery of board. SH> Next set up a scan course: Place large numbers on walls doors etc along SH> a path taken by the client. Client must search for each number as they SH> walk along the path. client must turn head and scan area as they walk SH> along. For reading teach client to scan whole paper, practice reading SH> saccades. Have sheet of paper with letters or numbers on outer edges SH> only, client must scan from side to side to see all of them. Next have a SH> sheet of random letters, underline some of them and have client find the SH> underlined letters. SH> Some notes: SH> Compensation requires conscious cognitive strategy. Must believe vision SH> cannot be trusted on deficit side. Awareness allows client to develop SH> intellectual over-ride. SH> Hope this is clear! SH> Sue SH> -- SH> Sue Hossack MOT, OTR/L, ATP SH> Occupational Therapist SH> http://www.ot-care.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
