Tactile Strategies for Children who Have Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
Author: Deborah Chen
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780891288190
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYoung children who are visually impaired and have additional disabilities need to learn to use their sense of touch effectively to promote their growth, development, and ability to communicate. This manual provides teachers, early interventionists, and parents with critical information about alternative communication methods not based on the use of vision as well as countless practical strategies. Topics include assessing a child's skills, planning interventions, and selecting appropriate tactile strategies to meet the child's needs.