Emotional Impact of a Child’s Blindness
If you’ve just learned that your child is visually impaired, this is undoubtedly a difficult time for you and your family. You may be unsure of how to tell family members and friends about your child’s visual impairment and unsure of where to go for support. You may be wondering how your child’s visual impairment is going to impact your family and your child’s future. These are natural concerns, and so, we’ve gathered some information here to help you begin to process your child’s recent diagnosis.
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Handling the Emotional Impact of Your Child’s Blindness
- Learning That Your Child Is Visually Impaired
- Parent’s Perspective: How We Felt Learning Our Child Would Be Blind
- Parent’s Perspective: Handling Your Child’s Diagnosis of Blindness
- Talking to Family and Friends About Your Child’s Visual Impairment
Building Family Relationships with a Visually Impaired Child
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