Structured Discovery Learning and High Expectations: The Ultimate Equalizer in the Early Childhood Development of Blind Children Abstract

Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

EvaMarie Sanchez¹ 

关键词: Blind children;    orientation;    mobility;    structureddiscovery;    early intervention;    developmental stages;   

DOI  :  10.5241/9-157

学科分类：眼科学

来源: National Federation of the Blind

【 摘 要 】

The blind child is first and foremost a child. Explorationand discovery are essential components in their development. Here we will focuson the expectations towards young children, how structured discovery is used inteaching orientation and mobility from the beginning, and how this influencestheir development towards becoming autonomous individuals as they grow in allareas including physical, mental, and social. Also touched on will be thejustification of the early introduction of the mobility cane and some of thearguments against this practice.

【 授权许可】

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