Author Archives: Melisa Matthews

Back to School Checklist for Your Child with a Visual Impairment

A teen smiling holding their cane as they are waiting for the bus. 

As teachers and staff prepare their rooms for another year, there are many steps you and your child’s IEP team can take to ensure a successful school year. Beyond shopping for supplies and choosing the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, consider these tips and ideas to discuss with your child’s IEP team before school begins.  Meet the […]

Active Learning for Children with Visual Impairments

Two children sitting on the floor, one playing with metallic paper and the other playing with silver sound balls.

Active Learning is an approach based on the work of Dr. Lilli Nielson, a developmental psychologist and preschool teacher. This approach is not merely about the equipment or activity. Rather, it refers to a total approach for promoting the development of individuals with severe multiple disabilities. The Active Learning Approach can be used with all […]

Children with Blindness and Complex Needs: Building Better Communications  

Posted on May 22, 2024 - 1:22 pm by
A child standing and engaged with a large blue barrel with bells moving it around.

Are you ready to better support your child with complex needs? APH Hive’s three-part course provides families with tips that are especially useful for advocating and enhancing communication at home or in discussions with IEP teams. Part 1: Using the Sensing and Learning Approach with Sensorimotor State Learner  Learn how to connect play with learning. […]

The Hive Reading Strategies for Visually Impaired Children: Unlocking the Foundation of Reading

Posted on April 25, 2024 - 2:47 pm by
A group of students with one in the middle reading a braille book. The APH Hive logo and graphic around the image.

Are you eager to help your child with blindness or low vision excel in reading? Join us in The Hive course, Unlocking the Foundation of Reading for Students with Visual Impairments. This course allows families to gain valuable insight and explore effective strategies to support their child’s reading development.  Understanding Reading Development  Reading is a […]

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