Children With Visual Impairments: A Parents' Guide

by M. Cay Holbrook (editor)

This is the newly expanded and updated edition of the compassionate and practical guide for parents of children with visual impairment. Written by a team of professionals and parent-experts, the 2nd edition offers families up-to-date information and reassuring advice on everything from diagnosis to educational technology, daily living to mobility, and emotional coping to literacy. Edited by one of the leading experts in the field of visual impairment, Children with Visual Impairments is the most comprehensive reference of its kind. The 2nd edition includes new information on the “Core Curriculum” – recommended areas of learning for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired – more information on technology, and updated information on legal rights, federal benefits, and special education rights. New chapter authors provide a fresh perspective on family life, real-life anecdotes, and coping strategies. The resource section, reading list and parents statements (parent insights included at the end of each chapter) are all updated. Praise for the first “ Essential for parenting and special needs collections.” -- Library Journal “ Loaded with instructive guidance and concrete support, this fine resource offers a great deal of information and reassurance to parents.” -- Booklist

434 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Packed with lots of good information. Some of it is a little old-school and she admits that the technology part is obsolete before the book can be published. However, a great reference for the many stages of raising children. I'm a grandmother so I recognize the practical aspects for parenting, she seems "right on". I hope it's useful for raising a child with vision impairments. We are new to this, so I don't know how it translates into "real life" situations. But it was recommended as a go-to guide on blindness by many web-sites. I gave it three stars because it hasn't passed the reality check test. Maybe in a couple years I can give it more stars. The author is very encouraging though and a parent dealing with these issues needs all the encouragement they can get. Also 3 stars because it is a reference book and not exactly a joy to plow through. It was pretty well laid out and you could pick and choose which sections you needed to focus on. Also, it's the first book I read on Blindness in Children so I don't have a lot to compare to.

[Katrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of this is outdated, but there were some interesting facts and some insightful thoughts in it.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book, covering a wide variety of topics, that would be of interest to any parent of a young blind or visually impaired child.

[Samantha Siebold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing resource!!