Development of Social Skills by Blind and Visually Impaired Students
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
This is a professional resource book from APH aimed at educators, families, and researchers working with children who are blind or have low vision. Social skill development is often an area of real challenge for this population because so much of social learning happens through incidental visual observation — watching facial expressions, body language, and social cues that sighted peers absorb passively. The book offers structured, practical strategies to address this gap through intentional instruction. It's a reference and curriculum guide, not a standalone intervention tool — it works best when paired with a knowledgeable teacher or vision specialist who can adapt the strategies to individual students. Those looking for turnkey curriculum materials may find this more of a framework than a ready-to-use program.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Read chapters relevant to your student or child and identify applicable strategies. - With a guide
- Review with a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) or orientation and mobility specialist to align strategies with the student's IEP goals.
- Select and adapt specific activities for the student's age, vision level, and social context — allow 1-2 planning sessions.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.