Abstract
A San Francisco woman with no visual impairment but a neurological processing deficit has been helped through O&M training. She is completely unable to process spatial relationships, and this has resulted in difficulties in travel and problems at work and school. Applying Orientation and Mobility methods helped her cope with street crossings, perform simple household tasks, and locate specific rooms within buildings. Techniques used included “hands-on” guidance; taping lessons and direction so they could be reviewed; memorizing essential information; and using an index-card system to “signpost” regular routes.
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