Reach Out and Teach
Reach Out and Teach

Author: Kay Alicyn Ferrell

Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 0891284575

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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.

Thriving Blind
Thriving Blind

Author: Kristin Smedley

Publisher: Thriving Publications

Published: 2019-02-26

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781732066403

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Stories of blind people who use creativity and determination to live the life of their dreams. Also includes lists of resources for advocacy, rehabilitation, recreation, and support systems for the blind.

What Every Blind Person Needs You to Know
What Every Blind Person Needs You to Know

Author: Leanne Hunt

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-12-11

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781535454506

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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!

All You Need for a Snowman
All You Need for a Snowman

Author: Alice Schertle

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780152007898

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Lists everything that one needs to build the perfect snowman, from the very first snowflake that falls.

Learning to Listen/listening to Learn
Learning to Listen/listening to Learn

Author: Lizbeth A. Barclay

Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 0891284915

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Addresses "the systematic development of skills in listening for and interpreting auditory information. Listening skills are a crucial but often-overlooked area of instruction for children who are visually impaired and may have multiple disabilities; they relate to the expanded core curriculum for students and are essential to literacy, independent travel, and sensory and cognitive development."--AFB website

Little Rabbit's Bedtime
Little Rabbit's Bedtime

Author: Alan Baker

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 1998-04-15

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780753451434

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Toddlers will have fun and learn about sounds and textures with these interactive concept books, warmly illustrated with meticulous detail by Alan Baker. Sticky honey, rough toast, fluffy towel, bristly toothbrush, and somebody's furry tail poking through the cover...there are seven new and exciting textures to discover with Little Rabbit as he makes the rounds of his house, eats his supper, takes a bath, and gets ready for bed.

Making It Work
Making It Work

Author: Carol Castellano

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2006-07-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1607525143

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“Making It Work is destined to be the definitive guide for years to come on how to make the regular school education a successful experience for blind/visually impaired children. With chapters flowing logically and full of detailed, useful information, it will be an essential handbook for school staff, specialized service providers, and parents of blind/visually impaired children. This is an exquisite, enlightened guide for the education of blind/visually impaired children in the new millennium.” ~ Joe Cutter, Early Childhood O&M Specialist "With its scope, attention to detail, and skillful presentation of the larger issues involved in the education of students who are blind/visually impaired in regular school, Making It Work is a timely and most welcome resource for educational teams." ~ Missy Garber, Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments
Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments

Author: Sharon Sacks

Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780891288824

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"This book expands upon the knowledge base and provides a compendium of intervention strategies to support and enhance the acquisition of social skills and children and youths with visual impairments ... Part 1 ... addresses social skills from a first-person perspective. The second part ... examines how theory seeks to explain social development and influences assessment and practice ... Part 3, ties personal perspectives and theory to actual practice. Finally, Part 4 ... offers numerous examples and models for teaching social skills to students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabling conditions."--Introduction.