Children With Visual Impairments: A Guide for Parents

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 edition: “ 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

M. Cay Holbrook holds a doctorate in special education from Florida Sate University. She has educated children with visual impairments and served as an advocate and instructor of teachers for over twenty-five years. Currently, she is an associate professor of Special Education at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.