THE ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF SPATIAL ORIENTATION IN CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Journal Title: Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation - Year 2008, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Being able to move freely requires the acknowledgment of one’s surroundings. For blind people, to acknowledge means to understand the space that enables free movement. Unfortunately, not enough attention is paid to concepts of space and researchers focus on the use of various technical tools which assist blind people to move more freely. The primary aim of this study was to establish the level of development of spatial orientation within an enclosed, familiar area, used as place of residence for children with a high level of visual impairment. The sample consisted of 67 primary school-aged children of both sexes. The test used was Test for the Assessment of the Level of Development of Spatial Orientation within a Familiar, Enclosed Space, by Semenov L.?. Results show that the evaluated children had difficulties with spatial orientation in a familiar space and that best results were obtained in the tasks involving a static sound orienteer.
Authors and Affiliations
Branka JABLAN| Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia, Vesna ZHIGIKJ| Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia, Dragana STANIMIROVIKJ| Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia
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