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It’s an exciting time for your child as he learns to take an active role in his life. As his teacher and supporter, you have learned to advocate for your child as a visually impaired student, a medical patient, and an individual; now, you will slowly pass the baton to your child, encouraging his progress in self-care and self-advocacy. To equip you in transitioning your grade schooler to independence, browse this section with topics that include:

Social/Emotional

• Processing and Managing the Emotions That Accompany a Disability
• Building Self-Esteem in Your Child
• Teaching Your Child About Self-Advocacy
• Helping Your Blind Child Learn How to Make Friends
• Exposing Visually Impaired Children to Group Work

Self-Care

• Chores for Your Blind or Visually Impaired Child: Yes or No?
• Teaching Your Blind Child Everyday Skills Like Taking a Bath or Shower by Herself and Washing, Combing, and Brushing Her Hair
• Talking to Your Daughter About Menstruation
• 5 Reasons Why Recreation Is Important for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Equipping Your Blind Children with Self-Care Skills

Educational

• Choosing the Best School Environment for Your Child Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired
• Preparing for the First Day of Public School as a Student Who Is Blind or Has Low Vision
• Managing Classroom Work and Homework as a Visually Impaired Student
• Helping Your Child Develop Literacy Skills
• 5 Tips to Help Your Child Who Is Visually Impaired Move Up to Middle or High School

Join the FamilyConnect community, and you will be able to connect with other parents of children who are blind or visually impaired via our message boards, request e-mail alerts about events in your area, and follow our FamilyConnect blog.