Many visually impaired clients may be affected by a neuromuscular disorder that requires special consideration by the rehabilitation teacher. This article describes four such disorders—stroke, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease—and discusses rehabilitation priorities and aids and appliances that help clients cope with their condition.
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