The Development of Social Skills by Blind and Visually Impaired Students: Exploratory Studies and StrategiesSharon Sacks, Linda Kekelis, Robert Gaylord-Ross In this examination of the social interactions of children with visual impairments, theory and research are combined to explore how these children can be helped to succeed socially. Innovative practical strategies are provided for educators, researchers, and families on how to assist children in the development of social skills. Qualitative ethnographic approaches demonstrate how classroom teachers can work effectively with individual children and present valuable insights about children's interactions. |
Contents
Peer Interactions | 13 |
RESEARCH | 37 |
The Effects of Visual Impairment | 59 |
The Social Acceptance and Interaction | 83 |
PeerMediated and TeacherDirected | 103 |
STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATORS | 129 |
Maximizing Social Integration | 151 |
The Creative Games Project | 171 |
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About the Authors | 213 |
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References to this book
Vision Rehabilitation Aries Arditi,Amy Horowitz,Mary Ann Lang,Bruce Rosenthal,Karen Seidman,Cynthia Stuen Limited preview - 2000 |