Vision and the Brain: A Book Review
Rachel Bigham, M.Ed., COMS
TVI, Columbus City Schools, bigham37@osu.edu
Lueck, A. H., & Dutton, G. N. (Eds.). (2015). Vision and the
brain: Understanding cerebral visual impairment in children.
New York, NY: AFB Press.
Vision and the Brain- Understanding Cerebral Visual Impairment in
Children by Lueck and Dutton (2015) is a collection of new research and
strategies for individuals working with children with cerebral visual impairment
(CVI). This book is an excellent source of current information about CVI for
not only professionals, but also parents who wish to gain a greater
understanding of this diagnosis. Lueck and Dutton's collaboration with many
professionals in the field of CVI specific training offer the reader insight on
identification of CVI visual behaviors as well as 'real life' intervention
suggestions and strategies to use in personal practice. This book is a must
read for any new professional in the field of VI and a wealth of new
knowledge for the experienced practitioner.
In Chapter 1,
Lueck begins by providing readers with a basis for
understanding the subject matter regardless of previous exposure to the topic
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