This article presents a model for understanding the development of visual perception from a dynamic systems theory perspective. It contrasts to a hierarchical or reductionist model that is often found in the occupational therapy literature. In this proposed model vision and ocular motor abilities are not foundational to perception, they are seen…

Stored representations of experiences of forces in actions on objects enter into perceptual interpretations and mental simulations of object motions and interactions. In reply to the comment of Hubbard (2012), I clarify some ambiguities in my account (White, 2012) and correct some poor choices of expression. In addition, I address substantive…