01/30/2014
Kate Hurst discusses strategies for instruction when a child or student with visual impairment or deafblindness is under the developmental age of 3 years; i.e. in the sensory-motor stage. 11 specific strategies are discussed, with reference to research by Dr. van Dijk, Lilli Nielsen, and Barbara Miles.
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- Introduction
- Parents are Experts
- Assessment
- Minimize Stress
- Emotional Development
- Child's Interests
- Self-directed Learning
- Appropriate Interactions
- Tactile Sense
- Pacing is Everything
- Predictable Schedules
- Expressive Communication
- Discussion
- Summary & Resources
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