Learning Activity 3: Understanding the Spatiotemporal Development Framework
Time to complete: 3.5 hours
In this section of the module you will review important information about the impact of deaf-blindness on early development and movement. There are many images and videos included to help you understand the levels of development and how educators and family members can support a student's development. You will also review information about the roles of occupational and physical therapists, which are vital for interveners to understand.
Tasks
Download the handout "Spatiotemporal Development Framework." It provides a summary of the five levels of development and will be a helpful reference as you go through the presentations.
Watch these slide presentations:
Takeaway
The Spatiotemporal Development Framework describes the sequence of orientation and mobility development for all children. Educational team members support students according to their developmental level within the framework.