Patients who are visually impaired because of brain damage often show a visuospatial syndrome characterized by disturbances of spatial orientation and determined behavior. The lesion may be located in the frontal cortex or in the right parietal cortex of the brain; recent research shows that the determination of spatial behavior is impaired. Emphasis in the rehabilitation of these patients should be shifted from perceptual to performance orientation. It is essential for the individual to gain insight into his or her specific impairment and for the professional to work cooperatively using the patient's own strategies.
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