Supporting Young Children with Vision Impairment

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The most essential thing for any baby or young child living with a visual impairment is to make sense of what they are experiencing from the very first days. As a parent or carer, you have a very important role to play in helping to make the world meaningful for your child. The following pages will provide tips and guidance on how to enhance those experiences for children with a visual impairment.

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