How Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision Read and Write

Plastic braille writing slate and stylus on brown table.

If your child has little or no usable vision, they will probably be learning to read and write in braille. Braille is a code—a system of dots representing the letters of the alphabet that your child can use to read independently and write down their own ideas. As with children learning to read and write […]

Repetitive Behaviors in Children Who are Blind or Low Vision: What Are They?

A little girl eye poking with her mom standing behind her. 

Repetitive behaviors in children who are blind or have low vision can often be perplexing to sighted observers. These behaviors, sometimes referred to as stereotypical behaviors, mannerisms, self-stimulatory behaviors, or “blindisms,” may include actions like eye poking, hand flapping, rocking, light gazing, and head shaking. Understanding the reasons behind these behaviors and knowing how to […]

Overview of the Service System for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

A child with cerebral palsy on physiotherapy in a children therapy center.

Services for children who are blind or have low vision encompass a wide range of support provided by various agencies and organizations at the community, state, and national levels. It’s important to recognize that these services can vary significantly from one state to another, especially concerning support for infants and toddlers.  Early Intervention Services  At […]

Working with Medical and Educational Professionals

A happy pediatrician holding a baby with other medical professionals standing behind.

Collaborating with medical and educational professionals is essential when supporting a child who is blind or has low vision, especially if additional disabilities are present. Here’s how to effectively work with these teams:  Who Are the Key Members of My Child’s Medical Team?  How Can I Ensure Effective Communication Among Medical Professionals?  Who Will Be […]

Healthy Sibling Relationship Tips when One Child is Blind or Low Vision

Siblings standing outside with boy holding a white cane wearing a "Keep Calm - it's just a cane" T shirt.

In families where a child is blind or has low vision, it’s crucial to nurture healthy relationships among siblings. Often, siblings of visually impaired children might feel left out due to the extra attention and services their brother or sister receives. Here are strategies to encourage positive interactions and connection among siblings: What Are Equal […]