Living with Blindness - Softcover

Patsy Westcott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750241594 ISBN 13: 9780750241595

Publisher: Hodder Wayland, 2002

Synopsis

Sensitively written and illustrated, this book looks at the subject of blindness. Following the real-life experiences of blind children, readers will discover the medical reasons behind blindness and how blind children cope with their condition. Readers are given a real insight into the lives of young blind people and will learn ways in which they can help. Presented in a clear, colourful format, complete with photographs, glossary, further information and index.

About this title

About the Author

Patsy Westcott is a medical journalist and writer. She has written many books and contributes regularly to magazines and newspapers.

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5-These volumes introduce readers to people with disabilities and show how they go about their everyday lives. Haughton offers a simple explanation of the anatomy of the ear to help children understand various types of hearing loss and their causes, from infection to fluid in the ear. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and TTYs are described, as are various methods of communication, such as sign language, finger spelling, and lip reading. Westcott gives a brief explanation of how the eye normally functions and looks at some of the causes of visual impairment, such as cataracts, disease, glaucoma, and other conditions. Many aids are described, such as talking kitchen scales, large-print keypads, and mugs that beep when filled. Full-color photos appear throughout both of these attractive and accessible introductions.-Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Wayland
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750241594
• ISBN 13: 9780750241595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32