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ERIC Number: EJ199613
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Mar
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Tactual Discrimination of Shapes.
Simpkins, Katherine E.
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v73 n3 p93-101 Mar 1979
Using Jean Piaget's theory of spatial development, a study was undertaken to identify the development of spatial concepts in 48 blind, partially sighted, and sighted 4-to-7-year-old children through the use of tactual recognition of shapes. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Blindness, Concept Formation, Exceptional Child Research, Object Manipulation, Partial Vision, Sex Differences, Space Orientation, Tactual Perception, Visual Impairments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Piaget (Jean)