Orientation and Mobility

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Orientation and Mobility Ages Birth to Three
Objectives
What is Orientation and Mobility?
Who Formally Teaches O&M?
When and Where Does Orientation and Mobility Begin?
Components of early O&M
Sensory Skill Development
What is Sensory Skill Development?
What Can You Do to Help YOUr Child Develop Sensory Skills?
Concept/Cognitive Development
What is Concept/Cognitive Development?
What Can You Do to Help Your Child Develop Concept/Cognitive Skills?
Body Concepts/Imagery
Positional Concepts
Cause and Effect/Means End
Imitation
Spatial Releationships
Object Concepts
Motor Development
What is Motor Development?
What can you do to help you child develop motor skills?
Gross Motor Development - Head Control
Gross Motor Development - Baby lifts head
Rolling Over
Sitting
Crawling
Standing and Walking
Encouraging Exploration
Encouraging Exploration
Mobility Devices for Infants and Toddlers
Many devices are used before a cane is placed in a child's hand
Pushcart
Hula Hoop
Adaptive Mobility Devices
Examples of Adaptive Mobility Devices
Kiddie Cane
Orientation and Mobility Techniques for Infants and toddlers
Hand Search
Trailing
Sighted Guide
Bumpers Up
Recommendations for you and your visually impaired infant or toddler
Recommendations
Activities in Your Daily Routines for Sensory Play
Activities in Your Dailiy Routines for Concept Development
Activities in Your Dailiy Routines for Motor Development
Resources