Tactual Discrimination of Shapes.

Simpkins, Katherine E.

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ERIC Number: EJ199613

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Publication Date: 1979-Mar

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Tactual Discrimination of Shapes.

Simpkins, Katherine E.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v73 n3 p93-101 Mar 1979

Using Jean Piaget's theory of spatial development, a study was undertaken to identify the development of spatial concepts in 48 blind, partially sighted, and sighted 4-to-7-year-old children through the use of tactual recognition of shapes. (Author/PHR)

Descriptors: Blindness, Concept Formation, Exceptional Child Research, Object Manipulation, Partial Vision, Sex Differences, Space Orientation, Tactual Perception, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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