[Blindtlk] FW: blindisms

Tue Apr 26 18:19:55 UTC 2011

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From: "Robert Hansen" <Robert.Hansen at chicagolighthouse.org>
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Subject: blindisms

>From Wikipedia.  Wow they have an article on Wikipedia for this.

Robert Hansen

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Blindism
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Blindisms are stereotyped behaviors sometimes found in visually impaired<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness> toddlers or children.[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-one-0> Blindism behaviors range from body rocking, head swaying, eye rubbing, head banging, spinning to finger flicking.[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-one-0>[2]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-three-1> These behaviors are repetitive and serve no specific goals, but can calm or soothe the child if they are distressed.

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  *   1 Causes<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#Causes>
  *   2 Effects<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#Effects>
  *   3 Prevention<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#Prevention>
  *   4 References<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#References>
  *   5 External links<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#External_links>

[edit<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blindism&action=edit&section=1>] Causes

Causes of blindisms[3]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-two-2> include

  *   The inadequacy of sensory stimulation<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense> causes the child to seek stimulation using his own body
  *   Social deprivation due to limited interaction with other people
  *   Limited physical and motor activity as the child cannot easily move to another place and change his environment to satisfy the basic need for movement and physical activity
  *   Lack of ability to imitate and learn socially acceptable behaviors

[edit<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blindism&action=edit&section=2>] Effects

Blindisms can lead to serious consequences if not corrected. Children displaying blindism behaviors may experience teasing<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teasing> or social isolation by other children. Additionally, the skin around the eye may discolor and become callus-like<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callus> due to constant poking and rubbing.[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-one-0>

[edit<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blindism&action=edit&section=3>] Prevention

Early intervention may be helpful in preventing children from displaying blindism behaviors. A qualified teacher should arrange an early education program to help develop accurate and effective use of the child's senses<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense>. The parents should also be included in such programs together with their visually impaired<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness> children as most parents are unaware of techniques used to teach visually impaired children.[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_note-one-0>

[edit<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blindism&action=edit&section=4>] References
1.       ^ a<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-one_0-0> b<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-one_0-1> c<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-one_0-2> d<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-one_0-3> http://www.ksb.k12.ky.us/Parents/Documents/Newsletter/Summer%20PP%2007.pdf, Blindisms-What are they? What can be Done to Correct Them?.
2.       ^<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-three_1-0> http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/spring02/blindisms.htm, Beating Blindisms.
3.       ^<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#cite_ref-two_2-0> Geraldine T. Scholl, 1986, Foundations of Education for Blind and Visually Handicapped Children and Youth: Theory and Practice.
[edit<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blindism&action=edit&section=5>] External links

  *   Blindness, mental retardation and - or autism<http://www.icevi.org/publications/ICEVI-WC2002/papers/07-topic/07-ingsholt2.htm>
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