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.