Helping Children who are Blind

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Cover and Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - How Can I help my Child?
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 3 - General Guidelines for Learning Activities
Chapter 4 - Finding Out What Your Child Can See
Chapter 5 - Activities for the Baby
Chapter 6 - Communication
Chapter 7 - Thinking Skills
Chapter 8 - Teaching Everyday Activities
Chapter 9 - Safety
Chapter 10 - Movement
Chapter 11 - Helping Your Child Know Where She Is (Orientation)
Chapter 12 - Preventing Sexual Abuse
Chapter 13 - Becoming Part of the Community
Chapter 14 - Getting Ready for Childcare and Blind School
Chapter 15 - Support for Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 16 - Why Children Lose their Vision and What We Can Do
Chapter 17 - As Your Child Gets Older
Appendix A - Child Development Charts
Appendix B - Toys You Can Make
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