Give verbal information about things that are visually obvious to those who can see (e.g. information about the setting, seating arrangements or the situation, in an unobtrusive manner.
Describe new items brought into the environment or any changes in the room, particularly with regard to the placement of chairs and desks.
Describe things from the student’s perspective rather than yours.
When showing your student an object it is appropriate to say “Look at this” or “Would you like to see this”?
Those who are blind “see” with their hands.
Be descriptive when giving directions.
Clock Reference
Further, some individuals who are blind use a clock reference to understand the placement of things in front of them, e.g. using hour locations; noon, three o’clock, six o’clock) to locate objects.
At lunch time, for example; your sandwich is at noon and your juice glass is at three o’clock.
Describing
Some tips when describing:
Clock Reference
Further, some individuals who are blind use a clock reference to understand the placement of things in front of them, e.g. using hour locations; noon, three o’clock, six o’clock) to locate objects.
At lunch time, for example; your sandwich is at noon and your juice glass is at three o’clock.
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