Guided and Self Familiarization Flashcards
(12 cards)
Familiarization is a knowledge or understanding (def)
about the spatial/output of an area
Familiarly with an area allows for
independent or self directed movement and greater understanding about the environment
Familiarity with an area and the placement of
objects (lardmarks, clues) is part of orientation
Pre requisite orientation skills for guided familiarization are (4)
body awareness
identify/recognize landmarks
identify/recognize clues
ability to sequence objects (place in order)
Prerequisite mobility skills for guided familiarization is (3)
human guide
self protection techniques
trailing with hand
Guided familiarization uses a
Guided familiarization can be used for
Guide provides critical information about environment in a
2 descriptions about the environment
human guide
indoors or outdoors, simple or complex
logical and sequential manner
general size, shape of an area, significant characteristics landmarks, clues
Alternative is person may use
maps or models may be used to
independent mobility skilsl while guide walks beside them
assist in understanding of area and spatial relationships
Self-familiarization is
accomplished without
the individual applies
3 types of characteristics of a room are
human guide
skills learned to gather critical information about environment in a logical and sequential manner
general shape, size, landmarks, clues, spatial relationships between objects
individuals may create their own
maps models or use previously created maps/models
5 prerequisite orientation skills are
- body awareness
- spatial concepts
- ability to identify landmarks
- identify clues
5 ability to sequence objects
3 Prerequisite mobility skills for self-familiarization are
- upper and lower body protective techniques
- trailing with hand
- can use diagonal and two point touch cane techniques
Tips
divide process into
use a
small segments
map or model
