Got tired of patching the drywall ("sheetrock" in some locales). -Kyle -----Original Message----- From: Bobby Greer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:36 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: binocular vision and depth perception Now that is a real practical coping mechanism. Bobby >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.