Packed with important information for today's parents and professionals, this new edition of a groundbreaking work presents the latest research on how visually impaired children learn and develop at different ages and in the various developmental domains: sensory development, communication, movement, manipulation, and comprehension. Clear, practical, and reassuring, and full of suggested activities, this book provides a guide to teaching young visually impaired children the important life skills they need to know--skills that other children may learn simply by observation and imitation--and preparing them to enter school ready to learn with their peers. From early intervention services to the full range of educational placements, Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a visually impaired child learn and grow.

Empowering the blind or partially-sighted person in your life would be fabulous, right? Giving her back her independence would significantly enhance her self-esteem, not to mention freeing you up to attend to other things on your plate. Written by someone who has walked the path of deteriorating eyesight and worked as a qualified crisis counsellor, this handbook contains a wealth of insight into the physical, emotional and psychological challenges facing those with a disability. Its contents include: *Common attitudes towards blindness *Manifestations of difficulty * Reasons for resistance * Some tips on encouraging independence * Signs of progress * The value of community * The temptation to cop out * Successful separation The process of educating yourself about what your visually-impaired family member, friend or colleague needs you to know can be as empowering for you as it is for her. Say goodbye to guilt and start expanding your interests into new areas. This book will show you how!

A practical, hands-on guide for parents, teachers, and everyone involved in helping children develop the skills necessary for socialization, orientation and mobility, and leisure and recreational activities. Among the subjects covered are eating, toileting, dressing, motor development, personal hygiene and grooming, clothing selection, self-esteem, socially appropriate behavior, etiquette, management of household tasks, communication, low vision devices, and using landmarks and clues.

Children develop faster in the first 5 years of life than any other time, and children who are blind need extra help so they can learn how to use their other senses - hearing, touch, smell and taste - to explore, learn and interact with the world. The simple and engaging activities in this book can help families, health workers, and individuals help a child with vision challenges develop all his or her capabilities. The book covers many topics, including assessing how much a child can see, preventing blindness, helping a child move around safely, details on how to include learning activities in daily work, preparing for child care or school, supporting parents of blind children and teaching common activities like eating, dressing and personal hygiene.

Blind and visually impaired children experience the world in unique ways. To help them learn and develop, parents and teachers need to understand how such children relate to their environment. The authors offer practical strategies for encouraging the blind child's development and interaction. Paper edition (7700-5), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"How To Lead a Blind Child With Empathy" is a thorough guide created to give parents, caregivers, and educators the resources and information needed to support a blind child. A variety of subjects are covered in this guide, such as fostering a supportive environment, improving communication skills, figuring out how to get around in the world, promoting independence and self-advocacy, and forming connections and socializing. Readers will gain knowledge about the various types and causes of blindness, how it affects a child's development, and the difficulties that blind children encounter on a daily basis. The guide also covers how to teach a blind child to communicate through touch, sound, sign language, or Braille, as well as how to provide a safe and accessible home and school environment. This guide will help readers better understand how to teach a blind child to travel independently, learn mobility and orientation skills, and build advocacy and self-confidence. In addition, the manual provides helpful guidance for forming connections, promoting socialization, and acclimating to social settings. "How To Lead a Blind Child With Empathy" provides helpful advice and support for assisting blind children in realizing their full potential, regardless of whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator. Anyone who wants to have a positive influence on the life of a blind child should use this guide as their primary resource.