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Exposing Children Who are Blind or Low Vision to Group Work

Three students working together on a science project.

John Donne famously wrote, “No man is an island.” Focusing that idea on our topic of your child’s career, we can quote APH ConnectCenter’s positive work habits lesson plan, “A work environment is almost always a team environment. Getting along with others and pulling (one’s) weight on the job is imperative. In most cases, an […]

Problem-Solving Skills for Grade Schoolers with Blindness or Low Vision

Grade school life is a rich environment for learning problem-solving skills. Just think of the typical situations your child or family member who is blind or low vision confronts at this age: Instead of immediately removing or solving problems for your child, consider problems as opportunities to train your child in problem-solving skills. Your child […]

Using Compass Directions in Orientation and Mobility

Round compass in child’s hand on green grass background.

By Scott Truax If I tell you my house is on the right-hand side of the street, you will only find me if you come from the same direction I was. If I tell you it is on the north side of the street and midway down the block, your chances improve dramatically. Compass directions […]

Orientation and Mobility for Grade Schoolers

A girl wearing glasses sitting on the floor in a classroom.

What Is Orientation and Mobility? Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is the teaching of concepts, skills, and techniques needed to orient to surroundings and to move independently and safely in the environment. To learn and master these skills, a child who is blind or has low vision commonly works with an O&M specialist upon diagnosis through […]

Helping Your Child Who Is Blind or Has Low Vision Learn How to Make Friends

A group of three students walking into a school.

Tips for Promoting Friendships Most people and adults are somewhat social by nature and being able to form ongoing relationships contributes in an important way to your child’s overall development. However, your child is blind or has low vision may need help from you and other family members in learning how to make and keep […]