Driving, particulary parking, does have its challenges.  I've suspended a
tennis ball from the ceiling of the garage.  I know I've gone far enough
when the grill strikes the ball.

-----Original Message-----
From: Deri James [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 6:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: binocular vision and depth perception


                  Loree Monroe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> In a message dated 9/21/99 8:08:55 AM Central Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << No binocular vision=no depth perception (the Michael Jackson
> movie at Epcot did nothing for me). My wife Laura, a former
> special ed teacher, tells me that many kids with cp have this
> additional affliction and they also have problems with spatial
> orientation. >>
>
> How does one determine if a child a problem with depth
> perception? Is it just using a steroviewer and seeing if they
> can see what you do, or is there a big fancy machine only found
> at med centers?
>
> I had never heard the visual/sound differences. That's
> something that health care providers/researchers wouldn't
> expect to find and so don't. It sounds like more of an ability
> than a disability issue.
>
> Thanks, Loree in MO

Lack of depth perception/spatial ability can be a problem with
things like steps, stairs, kerbs. My wife has it, it was the
biggest initial problem when learning to drive.

--
Deri James
Computer: a device designed to speed and automate errors.