This article helps parents and caregivers teach blind and low-vision children about safe and unsafe touching. Often, people who are blind get used to being touched as part of daily life. For example, to show them something, someone might guide their hand to an object. People also might need to touch them to guide them […]

La vida escolar es un entorno rico para el aprendizaje de habilidades de resolución de problemas. Piense en las situaciones típicas a las que se enfrenta su hijo o familiar ciego o con baja visión a esta edad: En lugar de eliminar o resolver inmediatamente los problemas para su hijo, considere los problemas como oportunidades […]

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 […]

Self-esteem has a strong impact on all aspects of a person’s life. If your child has self-esteem, in general, feels good about themself and their accomplishments. Self-esteem provides a foundation for personal growth and development. Children with high levels of self-esteem are more likely to have confidence in their own judgment and be willing to […]