Helping my blind child understand body language (sensory, kids, boys)

[Haleymom1990]

I have 2 boys. 1 12 years old and 1 just born. My 12 year old has grown up being exposed to some sensory stuff that I was wondering if it’s ok. I’ve read that it’s a good idea to cry and laugh in front of your kids when they are young so that they can see that it is ok to cry and that laughter is just as natural. and that it’s normal. My husband who is blind himself said when he was small his mom held him when she cried as well and he said that was a big part of learning about how people’s body’s work. When my oldest was still small, I decided I’d give it a shot. So I held him almost constantly. The thing is, for the first few years, when I’d laugh, he’d fight to get away from my arms. The first time I cried while holding him I had just got home from work and I was just tired. I had to get dinner ready and I just wasn’t up to it. So I took my son and myself to the room I share with my husband, and put us both down on our sides, with her small back pressed against my belly. As I cried, my son actually pushed against me harder. What exactly is the sensation that can be felt? Since that day, if my son hears me crying, he wants to be in my arms. When he was smaller he told me he enjoyed the bouncing and how my belly moved. Should I be worried about this as he gets older? Thanks so much

[germaine2626]

I suspect that your child's Teacher of the Visually Impaired could give you a lot more information than a general forum. They would also be able to find actual research papers on why certain behaviors or activities are especially valuable for a child who is visually impaired. If your child's special education teacher does not have extensive training in visual impairment, I bet that they have a consulting teacher who advises them.

During my teaching career I probably had about a dozen students who were totally blind or severely visually impaired. Even though I had some graduate school level training in that area, I always had a consulting teacher and/or consulting medical doctor who I worked with on a regular basis. This was once a week to once a month. There were also state level programs that provided more guidance, and frequently free materials, to enhance the education of visually impaired/blind students.

Ask your child's teacher for the best techniques for your child and their Individual Educational Plan. Good luck.

[Haleymom1990]

I already did. They told me to come here

[nana053]

Originally Posted by Haleymom1990

I already did. They told me to come here

This forum is likely to be too general.

You may want to try in one of the forums here:
https://lowvision.preventblindness.o...upport-groups/