Visual Impairment in Children

Running head: INVOLEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAREMENT 1
Visual Impairment in Children
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INVOLVEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIREMENT 2
Involvement of children with visual impairment
Parents of visually impaired children respond differently to the news about their
children’s disability. They need ongoing support during the early years as they learn to live with
them. These children and their parents may require extra support, exceptional handling and
canceling services. Intervention and focus approach should work to ensure active involvement of
all children in these activities (Antony, 2014). In this article, we are going to contrast the impact
of the blind babies program for the visually impaired and the lack of specialized early education
services. Teachers of children and O&m specialist as interventionist and program that serve the
whole family range of needs. Lastly, we have the inclusion possibilities and programs for blind
children.
Programs for blind babies have impacted mainly on the lives of the visually impaired
kids. Their main focus is on the improvement of intrinsic motivation, the drive of young infants,
and growth of physical abilities, and contingency awareness which gives children an opportunity
to explore and move (Virginia and Jacko, 2013). The programs have helped to create ways that
children can understand the bigger picture e.g., through field trips. One can easily demonstrate
the skills that are usually learned visually. Kids can interact with real objects. The programs have
facilitated functional and meaningful language through the use of open-minded questions,
providing a variety of experiences. Lack of specialized early education to these kids may have a
significant effect. Access to certified teachers and O&M specialist is a major concern. They offer
early diagnosis and support for the families. Most of the programs for blind babies may not be a
success without the help of the teachers and specialists.
Teachers are the most important in educating these youngsters who have visual
impairments. They have the required expertise to deal with visual impairments and can therefore