[Blindtlk] FW: blindisms

Tue Apr 26 18:32:42 UTC 2011

I have seen many of my visually impaired and blind friends do the typical
blindisms. However, I just wanted to  point out that not all  VI or blind
people behave in this manner. And I have seen kids with other disabilities
move in the "blindisms" way.

On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Roberthansen1970 at gmail.com <
roberthansen1970 at gmail.com> wrote:

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> Subject: blindisms
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> >From Wikipedia.  Wow they have an article on Wikipedia for this.
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> Robert Hansen
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> Blindism
> >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
> Jump to: navigation<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#mw-head>,
> search<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism#p-search>
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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.
>
> Contents
> [hide<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindism>]
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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
> >
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> [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
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>  *   Blindness, mental retardation and - or autism<
> http://www.icevi.org/publications/ICEVI-WC2002/papers/07-topic/07-ingsholt2.htm
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