Tactile Strategies For Children Who Have Visual Impairments And Multiple Disabilities
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Tactile Strategies For Children Who Have Visual Impairments And Multiple Disabilities
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Author : Deborah Chen
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2006
Tactile Strategies For Children Who Have Visual Impairments And Multiple Disabilities written by Deborah Chen and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
Young children who are visually impaired and have additional disabilities need to learn to use their sense of touch effectively to promote their growth, development, and ability to communicate. This manual provides teachers, early interventionists, and parents with critical information about alternative communication methods not based on the use of vision as well as countless practical strategies. Topics include assessing a child's skills, planning interventions, and selecting appropriate tactile strategies to meet the child's needs.
Learning Through Touch
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Author : Mike Mclinden
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-29
Learning Through Touch written by Mike Mclinden and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-29 with Education categories.
Written to assist teachers and other professionals who support children with visual impairment and additional difficulties, this text examines the role of touch in developing effective teaching and learning. The book is divided into eleven chapters that provide useful background information about the sense of touch, and consider how potential barriers to independent learning through touch can be reduced through structuring appropriate learning experiences. A series of reflective activities are included which are designed to draw out key issues from relevant chapters and invite the reader to explore the implications for his or her practice. A number of these activities are designed to cross-reference with relevant extension standards from the National SEN Specialist Standards for teachers and recommendations about further reading and teaching resources are provided throughout the book. This text will be useful for teachers and learning support staff working with children who have visual impairment and additional difficulties. It will also have relevance to other professionals working with children with severe and complex needs who wish to understand more about the role of touch in developing effective learning experiences.
Essential Elements In Early Intervention Visual Impairment And Multiple Disabilities Second Edition
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Author : Deborah Chen
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2014-01-17
Essential Elements In Early Intervention Visual Impairment And Multiple Disabilities Second Edition written by Deborah Chen and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-17 with Children categories.
Essential Elements in Early Intervention is a complete sourcebooks and guide for early interventionists, teachers of students with visual impairments, and other professionals who work with young children with visual impairments, dual sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities. It includes comprehensive information on vision and hearing examinations, functional vision and hearing assessments, and effective methods of providing early intervention services. The new edition includes expanded, updated information on federal special education legislation, best practices in early intervention, evidence-based outcomes, and the role of the early interventionist, as well as strategies for working with families and educational teams successfully.
Learning Through Touch
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Author : Mike Mclinden
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-28
Learning Through Touch written by Mike Mclinden and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-28 with Education categories.
This fully revised and updated second edition of Learning through Touch is essential reading for practitioners who support learners with multiple disabilities and vision impairment. These learners will rely on support from their learning partners throughout their education to mediate their learning experiences. The text explores the key role that touch plays in the education of these learners and provides practical advice about how to develop the skills through touch that they will need to become ‘active agents’ in their own development. The book reflects international initiatives that seek to ensure that people with disabilities have opportunities to take meaningful control within their learning and their lives. Key features include: Chapters that support curriculum access for learners with visual impairments; Reflections on up-to-date research studies and guidance for further reading throughout, allowing for a strong conceptual foundation for practice; Portfolio activities designed to help implement effective learning opportunities within your own practice. Written to assist teachers and other professionals who support children with visual impairment and additional difficulties, this text will appeal to professionals and students alike. It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to explore the role of touch in creating effective learning experiences.
Learning To Listen Listening To Learn
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Author : Lizbeth A. Barclay
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2011
Learning To Listen Listening To Learn written by Lizbeth A. Barclay and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Education categories.
Addresses "the systematic development of skills in listening for and interpreting auditory information. Listening skills are a crucial but often-overlooked area of instruction for children who are visually impaired and may have multiple disabilities; they relate to the expanded core curriculum for students and are essential to literacy, independent travel, and sensory and cognitive development."--AFB website
Early Focus
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Author : Rona L. Pogrund
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2002
Early Focus written by Rona L. Pogrund and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Education categories.
Book provides clear descriptions of early intervention techniques with blind and visually impaired children and stresses the benefits of family involvement and transdisciplinary teamwork. Practical applications and strategies relating to cognitive and language development, orientation and mobility, social skills, early intervention, and program development are presented to integrate current practices in one convenient source. Valuable information on working with families of various ethnic/minority groups is detailed, as are useful descriptions of how teams can work most effectively. Includes extensive resource and readings sections.
When You Have A Visually Impaired Student In Your Classroom
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Author : Joanne Russotti
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2004
When You Have A Visually Impaired Student In Your Classroom written by Joanne Russotti and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Education categories.
This easy-to-understand guide explains the role of paraeducators (sometimes called classroom aides, teaching assistants, or paraprofessionals) in working with students who are visually impaired and assisting other members of the educational team. When You Have a Visually Impaired Student in Your Classroom: A Guide for Paraeducators provides basic information about visual impairment, the learning needs of visually impaired students, and the special devices and materials they use. Includes easy-to-use forms to help organize information and tasks.
Reach Out And Teach
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Author : Kay Alicyn Ferrell
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2011
Reach Out And Teach written by Kay Alicyn Ferrell and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Education categories.
Packed with important information for today's parents and professionals, this new edition of a groundbreaking work presents the latest research on how visually impaired children learn and develop at different ages and in the various developmental domains: sensory development, communication, movement, manipulation, and comprehension. Clear, practical, and reassuring, and full of suggested activities, this book provides a guide to teaching young visually impaired children the important life skills they need to know--skills that other children may learn simply by observation and imitation--and preparing them to enter school ready to learn with their peers. From early intervention services to the full range of educational placements, Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a visually impaired child learn and grow.
Keys To Educational Success
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Author : Sharon Sacks
language : en
Publisher: AFB Press
Release Date : 2016-06-29
Keys To Educational Success written by Sharon Sacks and has been published by AFB Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-29 with Education categories.
"Published in conjunction with the Perkins School for the Blind."
A Parents Guide To Special Education For Children With Visual Impairments
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Author : Susan LaVenture
language : en
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Release Date : 2007
A Parents Guide To Special Education For Children With Visual Impairments written by Susan LaVenture and has been published by American Foundation for the Blind this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Education categories.
This handbook for parents, family members and caregivers of children with visual impairments explains special education services that these children are likely to need and to which they are entitled--and how to ensure that they receive them. Edited and written by experienced parents and professionals, this helpful and easy to use resource addresses the effect of visual impairment on a child's ability to learn and the services and educational programming that are essential for them to get the best education possible. Chapters address early intervention, assessment, different types of services, IEPs, accommodations and adaptations, different types of placements, children with other disabilities in addition to visual impairment, and negotiation and advocacy.