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Books Specific to Visual Impairment

  • Children with Visual Impairments: A Parents' Guide. M. Cay Holbrook | Woodbine House, 1995. Part of the Special Needs Collection, this guide explores diagnosis, early intervention, development, literacy, family life, and legal planning for children with visual impairments.
  • First Steps. Anthony, Chen, Fazzi, et al. | Blind Children’s Center, 1993. A comprehensive introduction for families of young children with visual impairments. Topics include early development, family impact, eye conditions, sensory-motor skills, orientation and mobility (O&M), speech/language development, behavior, and IEPs.
  • Just Enough to Know Better: A Braille Primer. Eileen Curran | National Braille Press, 1988. Designed for sighted parents and caregivers, this accessible guide introduces braille basics through print and tactile exercises, flashcards, and helpful cheat sheets.
  • Learning to Play. Susan Recchia | Blind Children’s Center, 1987. Focuses on developmental play, transitions, and interaction with others—helping parents encourage meaningful play experiences for children who are blind or visually impaired.
  • Navigating the Journey: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments. Available through various state schools for the blind or family organizations. Offers step-by-step guidance on early intervention, education, and family life.
  • Orientation and Mobility Primer for Families and Young Children. Bonnie Dobson-Burk | American Foundation for the Blind, 1989. Covers foundational O&M skills, including sensory training, concept development, and movement skills. Offers tips for fostering safe and confident exploration in young children.
  • Reach Out and Teach: Helping Your Child Who is Visually Impaired. Kay Alicyn Ferrell | AFB Press, 2011. A practical guide for teaching essential life and learning skills at home. Especially useful for parents of children with multiple disabilities.
  • The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with special Needs: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. ​Schwartz & Miller | Woodbine House, 1996. While not specific to visual impairments, this book offers helpful guidance on using toys to foster communication skills, with adaptations for children with various disabilities.

​Parenting a Child with Disabilities

​Books Featuring Children with Disabilities

  • Brothers & Sisters. Laura Dwight. Photographic picture book featuring real-life siblings of children with various disabilities. Emphasizes the joys and challenges of sibling relationships.

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Guide: Start Here
Tools (VI Basics)
Plan: Referrals & Eligibility
Referral & Eligibility​ ​Medical Vision Information 
FVLMALow Vision Evaluations
Other Evaluations
Plan: IEP Planning
Plan: Collaboration & Accessibility
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Teach: Compensatory Skills
Compensatory Skills
Concept Development ​Alternative Communication ​Emergent Literacy ​Braille Code
​Beginning Braille ​ Braille Fluency & Comprehension  Writing Braille ​​​Nemeth Code Instruction 
​​​Tactile Graphics ​Print Concepts ​​Abacus  ​​Organization Skills​ ​​Study Skills ​​Time Management
Teach: Sensory Efficiency Skills
​Auditory & Listening Skills ​​Visual Efficiency Skills ​​Optical Device Use ​Tactile Readiness
Teach: Assistive Technology 
AT Overview ​AT Use & Maintenance Braille AT ​iOS Instruction Audio Access​ ​Video Magnifiers ​​​Basic Computer Use Computer Access ​Productivity
Teach: Social Skills
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