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Sep 22, 20237 min read

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.

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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.

Aug 13, 20234 min read

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.

Aug 1, 20233 min read

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...

Jun 28, 20234 min read

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.

May 27, 20233 min read

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...