Activities to Keep the Little Ones Busy
Parents are always looking for something fun (and preferably educational) for children to do, but it can be difficult to find projects or outings that are appropriate for a young child who is blind. So, we adapt the activities that we find online, ask our friends for ideas and make up some of our own. […]
Safety precautions at home and during play
All children require a safe environment at home. However, if you have a child with visual impairment, or you are a blind or partially sighted parent, it may be helpful to take some extra precautions to make sure your house is free from hazards for your children. Children are naturally inquisitive, and it is […]
The Parents of the baby with Limited or no Sight
When a baby is born without, or only limited sight, it has a major effect on the parents, their family and friends. Parents, family and friends react differently and those outside the family unit often do not know how to react or give support. The Parents The parents may be shocked, feel angry and/or […]
The Blind Child: Part of the Family, Part of the World
by Barbara Pierce When a blind child enters a family, be it by birth, accident, vision disorder, or adoption, parents and the others close to the youngster face the challenge of supplying the information and concepts that sighted children naturally acquire by visual observation. The statement seems obvious but identifying such issues and recognizing when […]
11 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Special Needs Parent
By Leigh Merryday The birth of a child with a disability, or the discovery that a child has a disability, has a profoundimpact on a parent. 1. Not knowing is a lot harder than knowing.Yes, there is a lot we can do via therapy to help our children walk, talk, learn, etc. But the hardestthing […]
Bonding and Social Interaction
Bonding The first social contact babies have is usually with his/her mother during feeding times. This happens through eye contact. The mother smiles and talks to the baby while she feeds him and this is how bonding happens. Handling and touching the baby also plays an especially significant role. The baby with visual impairment cannot […]
The Involvement of Family and Friends
Other members of a family as well as friends can be an integral part of the lives of the parents and sighted siblings of a visually impaired child, keeping the family grounded and offering help and support. If other family members or friends want to help, but are not sure how, here are some […]
Helping Siblings Understand Sight Problems
This article was collated from the information from several web pages, written by siblings of blind children and their parents. Therefore, the language is not professional or grammatically perfect, but the idea is to demonstrate the use of understandable language when talking to children. If your child has a visual impairment, it doesn’t […]
The parents, family and friends – Look after yourself
It can be exhausting to look after a young child, especially if the child has a visual impairment and needs help to develop and make sense of the world. Other families who raised a child with a visual impairment say it is important to know your limits and to avoid becoming overwhelmed and exhausted. The […]
Home Programme for Stimulating your Blind Baby
Home Programme Stimulating your Blind Baby Aged 1 – 3 Years Old Ten Important Tips Talk to your baby all the time. In this way they will learn to predict if you are close to, or far from them. As the baby cannot see you, warn them before you handle them or put something in […]