Vision, Perception and Cognition: A Manual for the Evaluation and Treatment of the Neurologically Impaired Adult - Softcover

Zoltan, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556422652 ISBN 13: 9781556422652

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated, 1996

Synopsis

This work provides a 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. It explains each deficit and provides step-by-step testing techniques along with complete treatment guidelines. The author has included recent theoretical information to back up evaluation and treatment decisions that are discussed. All the sections have been updated to represent the current information available. This text now provides information for a more holistic approach as well as identifies subcomponent skills. The text features: both top-down and bottom-up approaches to evaluation and treatment; topics divided into categories for clarity, such as visual processing and discrimination skills, body scheme difficulties, executive functions and motor planning; and is referenced for further research on specific topics.

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Review

"…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 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 "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 ..".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 ."..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" .,."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" ..."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"

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1556422652
• ISBN 13: 9781556422652
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 232