Book Reviews
On the Way to Literacy
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has just released a brand new edition of the On the Way to Literacy handbook. This book gives teachers and parents information about how literacy develops for a child with a visual impairment. It also suggests ways to use everyday events to support a child's active learning as he forms a foundation for literacy and bridges into reading. Read our review to find out more...
Our Favorite Tactile Books for Blind Kids
Tactile children's books are a great way to introduce your blind or visually impaired child to literacy and the concept of "reading with their fingers," so we collected our favorite tactile books that provide interesting and varied textures.
Developmental Guidelines
Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment is a great resource on the development of blind babies aged birth to two years. Find out why we love this book...
Reach Out and Teach
The Reach Out and Teach book is an invaluable resource that explains, from a teacher's point of view, how to communicate with and teach new concepts to a blind and/or multiply handicapped child. The book is written for parents with the understanding that, in most cases, it's the parent who does all of the real teaching and interacting with a visually impaired child, not the therapist or the teacher. We'll tell you what we learned reading this book...
Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!!
When we first found out our son was blind, we had a hard time finding books about blind babies. Nearly every web site that referenced books about blind children, however, mentioned Get a Wiggle On and Move It!!!. They were classics, must reads, the best books on blind babies out there! You had to read these two books! We even felt like We'd be bad parents if we didn't read these books! We'll let you know if they're really worth reading...