Research Synthesis of Tactile and Object Exploration
This synthesis of research studies examining tactile and object exploration in young children who are blind or visually impaired offers guidelines for practice.
This synthesis of research studies examining tactile and object exploration in young children who are blind or visually impaired offers guidelines for practice.
Evidence-based research on braille fluency and braille literacy
Powerpoint presentation providing a comprehensive introduction to Emergent Literacy for infants and toddlers with visual impairments.
Webcast of SLP Linda Hagood discusses the importance and challenges of teaching writing skills to students who are blind or deafblind, including those with additional disabilities.
Embossed drawings in this tactile children’s picture book help sighted children to learn about the world of child who are blind.
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, and Perkins have collaborated to create the Active Learning Space website devoted to the instructional techniques and theories of Dr. Lilli Nielsen.
This blog post by Laurie Hudson presents practical ideas to make braille fun, meaningful and developmental for young children
These winter-themed preschool activities for children who are blind or visually impaired incorporate basic concepts, matching, and literacy.
Helpful ideas for helping students to maintain braille skills during summer holidays
Guidelines for working with struggling readers who have visual impairments and learning disabilities, such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the academic, emotional and behavioral consequences