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Exploring Space and Self by Lilli Nielsen: A Transformative Approach to Spatial Awareness for Children with Disabilities
In this blog, we explore the book 'Space and Self' written by Lilli Neilson which is used as a guide when working with sensory loss.
Tactile Collective
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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Dr Lilli Neilson's Active Learning Program
Dr. Nielsen asserts that all young children learn best through play and active exploration of their environment.
Tactile Collective
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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Fostering Object Permanence: A Vital Skill for Children Who Are Blind
Let's discuss object permanence, its significance in child development, and how to nurture this skill in children who are blind.
Tactile Collective
Sep 22, 20237 min read
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The Importance of Mobility & Strength Development in Children who are Blind; Addressing Hip-hinging
Mobility & Strength Development; How hip-hinging becomes a common compensatory mechanism.
Tactile Collective
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane | Part 3
In this blog post we recognise the benefits of the long cane and how we can introduce this to young children as an early intervention tool.
Tactile Collective
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane | Part 2
Bottom-Up Approach (The Promotion Model) The child is not born with concepts of the world. The baby is born with sensory systems, like...
Tactile Collective
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane: An Early Intervention Mobility Tool for Children with a Visual Impairment
PART 1 | The Significance of Early Intervention As parents and educators, we always want the best for our children, especially when it...
Tactile Collective
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Unveiling the Secrets of Objects: Exploring with WESSSTT for our Blind Learners
WESSSTT is a mnemonic for exploring anything thoroughly. In this post, we understand what it stands for, the benefits and how we apply it.
Tactile Collective
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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Orientation & Mobility; A Super Brief Overview!
Welcome to my super brief overview of O&M. Let's start by breaking down the basics! Orientation (O) is the ability to use various senses...
Tactile Collective
May 27, 20233 min read
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