The Importance of Orientation and Mobility Training to the Development of

Yakura, Carol

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ERIC Number: EJ491002

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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The Importance of Orientation and Mobility Training to the Development of "Self" in Visually Impaired and Blind Children.

Yakura, Carol

B.C. Journal of Special Education, v18 n2 p115-23 1994

This article documents the important role of orientation and mobility training in achieving self-esteem and self-confidence in individuals with visual impairments. Orientation and mobility training is described as including motor development, sensory skills development, concept development, and orientation and mobility skills development. (JDD)

Descriptors: Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Training Methods, Travel Training, Visually Impaired Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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