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1. Medium of Literacy- As visually impaired children are not able to use print as a means of communication, Braille has to be used instead. Before the children are ready for Braille reading, training in the development of
- tactile sensitivity of the hand is important.
- Training in long and short term memory to retain the impression of configuration of symbols is helpful to the development of reading readiness.
Braille should be taught as early as the children are ready to learn them.
2. Developing Skills in Other Modalities
a. Tactile Skills -Direct contact by means of touch is the only way in which totally blind and severe low vision children can learn about form and texture.
b. Auditory Skills - The teacher may offer programmes that encourage the children to pay attention to auditory materials and provide tape-recorded materials instead of, or in addition to, printed or Braille texts. The teacher can devise listening activities to reinforce what has been learnt.
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