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Fine Motor Skills for Young Children

A spinner toy suctioned to a high chair as a child is playing.

For babies who are blind or have low vision, fine motor skills play a critical role in the ability to explore and interact with their environment. They serve as the foundation for many important life skills such as self-care, communication, and academic success. One of the primary ways babies who are blind or have low […]

Transitioning Out of an IFSP

children seating with a teacher around a table playing with manipulatives.

It is too early to start thinking about preschool? An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a plan for early intervention services that will be in place until your child turns three. The process of transitioning out of early intervention services, however, may start sooner than you think. You can prepare for these changes by […]

Growth and Development for My Baby with Blindness or Low Vision

A little girl playing with natural materials. 

Infants and toddlers grow so quickly and learn so many things. In the beginning, if they are not sleeping, they’re eating or needing a diaper change. Believe it or not, there are things you can do with your infant to help them learn. Your child may need a little extra help learning things. Your child […]

Motor Skills Development for your Child with Blindness or Low Vision

A toddler feet in pink shoes on the ground as they are sitting on a step.

Balance and Trunk Control Balance is a child’s ability to hold his body parts upright. It is part of running, jumping, standing on one leg, bicycling, and ball throwing. As with all motor development, balance develops from head to toe; your child won’t be able to sit until they have head and trunk balance or […]