{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">A Pilot Study of the Movement Characteristics of Blind Children</span></p> <p>Seven blind children were observed for nonverbal behavior patterns that are unique to the blind individual. A movement inventory scale was developed and analyzed in terms of Effort/Shape. It was found that the occurrence of Blindisms and the lack (5) of goal directed movement correlated with degree of sight. The Authors suggest that a blind child experiences disorganization of his body image and his perceptions of external reality.</p>"}