Orientation & mobility assessment 2026/2027 study guide (domain 9
additional disabilities) Tommie || 100% Verified Solutions.
Describe the impact that memory deficits have on O&M instruction correct answers 1. The O&M
may need to repeat a lesson more than normal
2. they will not be able to retrace their steps
What instructional strategies would you identify in your O&M lesson plan correct answers 1.
teacher-direct learning
2. student-initiated learning
3. discovery learning
What are common visual disorders found in learners with traumatic brain injury correct answers
1. visual field loss
2. reduced visual acuity
3. double vision
4. field abnormalities
What are common visual disorders found in learners with traumatic brain injury continued
correct answers 5. CVI
6. low vision
7. total blindness
When providing instruction to a learner with hearing disabilities, what might be some additional
preparation made by the O&M specialist correct answers 1. a realistic understanding of the
auditory functioning of each individual
2. ensure that in addition to a battery of social, medical and ophthalmology information, student
file with valid audio-metric information
, When providing instruction to a learner with hearing disabilities, what might be some additional
preparation made by the O&M specialist continued correct answers 3. work with audiologist,
Ontology
4. hearing aids
5. forms of communication
What community resources for communication are available to a learner with hearing disabilities
correct answers 1. American Speech-Language Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/default.htm
2. University of Michigan Medical center
3. The Ontology group at Vanderbilt University Medical center
4. Deaf blind school
What are the basic types of AMD used by learners with physical impairments correct answers 1.
T shaped cane made from PCP pipe
2. cane attached to walkers or bumper feelers
3. PCP pipe with wheels
Describe the benefits and potential limitations of O&M instruction for persons with chronic
health comparison correct answers 1. the people are able to travel independently
2. limitations-
a. they may have trouble traveling long distance
b. they need frequent breaks
c. they may have trouble detecting tactile differences on the surfaces
What adaptations can be made to the O&M curriculum that would be important when instructing
a learner with cognitive disabilities correct answers 1. teamwork- working with the other
professionals on the team
2. communication- which is an interactive exchange between 2 or more people to convey needs,
feelings, or ideas
additional disabilities) Tommie || 100% Verified Solutions.
Describe the impact that memory deficits have on O&M instruction correct answers 1. The O&M
may need to repeat a lesson more than normal
2. they will not be able to retrace their steps
What instructional strategies would you identify in your O&M lesson plan correct answers 1.
teacher-direct learning
2. student-initiated learning
3. discovery learning
What are common visual disorders found in learners with traumatic brain injury correct answers
1. visual field loss
2. reduced visual acuity
3. double vision
4. field abnormalities
What are common visual disorders found in learners with traumatic brain injury continued
correct answers 5. CVI
6. low vision
7. total blindness
When providing instruction to a learner with hearing disabilities, what might be some additional
preparation made by the O&M specialist correct answers 1. a realistic understanding of the
auditory functioning of each individual
2. ensure that in addition to a battery of social, medical and ophthalmology information, student
file with valid audio-metric information
, When providing instruction to a learner with hearing disabilities, what might be some additional
preparation made by the O&M specialist continued correct answers 3. work with audiologist,
Ontology
4. hearing aids
5. forms of communication
What community resources for communication are available to a learner with hearing disabilities
correct answers 1. American Speech-Language Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/default.htm
2. University of Michigan Medical center
3. The Ontology group at Vanderbilt University Medical center
4. Deaf blind school
What are the basic types of AMD used by learners with physical impairments correct answers 1.
T shaped cane made from PCP pipe
2. cane attached to walkers or bumper feelers
3. PCP pipe with wheels
Describe the benefits and potential limitations of O&M instruction for persons with chronic
health comparison correct answers 1. the people are able to travel independently
2. limitations-
a. they may have trouble traveling long distance
b. they need frequent breaks
c. they may have trouble detecting tactile differences on the surfaces
What adaptations can be made to the O&M curriculum that would be important when instructing
a learner with cognitive disabilities correct answers 1. teamwork- working with the other
professionals on the team
2. communication- which is an interactive exchange between 2 or more people to convey needs,
feelings, or ideas
