This book aims to provide readers and those interested in the field of visual impairment—including special education teachers, educational counselors, and specialists—with useful information. It begins with the history of care for the visually impaired and their status in Jordan and the Arab world. The book also covers the physiology of the nervous system and the eye, general growth manifestations, the genetic and acquired causes of visual impairment, and methods for its prevention and diagnosis. It addresses parental reactions, as well as the physical, behavioral, psychological, and social characteristics of visually impaired individuals. It delves into studies that shed more light on this disability to understand its impact on social development and the challenges faced. The book also highlights the role of teachers, educators, and parents in mitigating this impairment, explaining methods for teaching, upbringing, and education. Additionally, it discusses the problems they encounter and their treatments, such as social withdrawal, self-harming behavior, and aggression. The book is supplemented with illustrative images of visually impaired individuals and the diseases that cause the disability.

• ISBN: 9789957160000
• Weight: 0.300 kg
• Dimensions: 17×24 cm
• Paper: White
• Pages: 189
• Year of Publication: 2000
• Cover: Paperback