When You Have a Visually Impaired Student in Your Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

by Charles R. Atkins, Donna McNear, Iris Torres

Overview

A reliable and easy-to-use resource for general education classroom teachers working with students who are blind or visually impaired, this guide provides information on students' abilities and needs, resources and educational team members, special education requirements, the expanded core curriculum, and technology used by students. It is essential reading for general education teachers with visually impaired students, school administrators, school nurses, paraeducators, related personnel, and parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891283935
Publisher:	American Printing House for the Blind
Publication date:	12/01/2008
Edition description:	TEACHER
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

1	Where Do I Begin?	1
2	Common Conditions among Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities	23
3	Educational Needs of Students Who Have Low Vision and Multiple Disabilities	35
4	Educational Needs of Students Who Are Blind and Have Multiple Disabilities	49
5	Educational Needs of Students Who Are Deaf-Blind	63
6	Behavioral Issues and Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities	71
7	Special materials Used by Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities	79
	References	89
	Appendixes
A	Common Visual Impairments and Syndromes	91
B	Organizations of Interest	97
C	Sources of Products and Services	105
D	Suggestions for Further Reading	109
	About the Contributors	111