{"product_id":"the-visual-brain-and-peripheral-reading-and-writing-disorders-a-guide-to-visual-system-dysfunction-for-speech-language-pathologists-9781630915414","title":"The Visual Brain and Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders: A Guide to Visual System Dysfunction for Speech-Language Pathologists","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Heidi Heeringa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Slack\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Audiology \u0026amp; Speech Pathology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Visual Brain and Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders: A Guide to Visual System Dysfunction for Speech-Language Pathologists\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e familiarizes the reader with the complex workings of the human visual system, the motor and sensory components of normal vision as they relate to the recognition of letters and words, and to the acquisition and rehabilitation of reading and writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis text brings together findings from the neuropsychological, neurooptometric, neurolinguistic, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology literature on acquired visual system impairment from the past 20+ years, and the ways visual system dysfunction impacts reading, writing, and cognition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters Include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview of structural elements of the eye, the cortical and subcortical structures of the visual brain, and the motor and sensory components of normal vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe distinct functions of the three primary visual pathways (central, peripheral and retinotectal) and how they relate to reading and writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview of five formal tests of reading and writing that are designed or may be adapted to assess peripheral reading and writing disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA few of the features inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigures illustrating the various components of the visual brain that are engaged when we read and write\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on visual system deficits in left hemisphere lesions with and without aphasia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of peripheral reading disorders and associated error patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnostic criteria for three different types of neglect (viewer-centered, stimulus-centered, object-centered)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescription of treatment materials and methods suited to clients with acquired dyslexia due to visual system dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Visual Brain and Peripheral Reading and Writing Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explains the heterogenous nature of peripheral reading and writing disorders, describes the association between visual motor and sensory dysfunction and the acquired dyslexias, and provides the speech-language pathologist with specific guidelines regarding the assessment and treatment of reading and writing disorders associated with visual system dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45239539400855,"sku":"9781630915414","price":4241.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781630915414.webp?v=1769222867","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-visual-brain-and-peripheral-reading-and-writing-disorders-a-guide-to-visual-system-dysfunction-for-speech-language-pathologists-9781630915414","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}