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ED473829 - Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments: Suggestions for Early Interventionists. ERIC Digest.

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ERIC #:ED473829
Title:Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments: Suggestions for Early Interventionists. ERIC Digest.
Authors:Hatton, Deborah D.McWilliam, R. A.Winton, P. J.
Descriptors:Attachment BehaviorChild DevelopmentDelivery SystemsEarly InterventionFamily NeedsIndividualized Family Service PlansInfantsIntegrated ServicesInterdisciplinary ApproachPreschool EducationToddlersVisual Impairments
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Publisher:ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Council for Exceptional Children, 1110 North Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 800-328-0272 (Toll Free); Fax: 703-620-4334; e-mail: ericec@cec.sped.org. For full text: http://www.ericec.org.
Publication Date:2002-11-00
Pages:4
Pub Types:ERIC Publications; ERIC Digests in Full Text
Abstract:This brief paper summarizes issues and strategies in early intervention with infants and toddlers who have visual impairments. Characteristics of exemplary early intervention services are identified including collaboration with families and other professionals in the Individualized Family Service Plan process and home visits that promote functional outcomes for both the child and family. Issues specific to visual impairments are addressed. These include parental depression and resulting poor development of attachment behavior, determination of amount of useful vision the child has, associated medical issues, and the impact of visual impairment on child development. Strategies for providing exemplary services emphasize use of family-centered practices, multidisciplinary team collaboration and service coordination, support-based intervention (emotional, material, and informational support), development of functional outcomes (stressing engagement, independence, and social relationships), and effective home visits. (DB)
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Note:Digest number E636.
Identifiers:ERIC Digests
Record Type:Non-Journal
Level:1 - Available on microfiche
Institutions:ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Arlington, VA.
Sponsors:Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
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Audiences:Practitioners
Languages:English
Education Level:Preschool Education
 

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