How to teach a blind baby?

My son was diagnosed with Morning Glory Syndrome and something else called Duane's Syndrome. When sight is a very key facor in development how can i teach him. I am 19 so i dont know alot of info in this area he is 5 months old.

How to teach a blind baby?
I have a very good friend with a blind and deaf baby. What a wonderful mommy you are for stepping up and taking control of the situation.

Here is a link for you to look at hon,

http://www.wonderbaby.org/articles/in-on...

God Bless you and Your little one.
Reply:Hi there! I just wanted to reassure you that being blind will turn out just fine! (I hoped that rhymed!)



My wife is blind, I’m visually impaired, and so is our oldest baby girl. She’s 2 now. There are numerous ways to teach a blind baby. Now here’s the tricky part. Don’t let your emotions and sorry for baby knock you off course! You have to be strong for baby! Now, in the beginning, it might seem like baby is developing slow, but don’t let it fool you. Baby will develop fine! If I can give you any advice, it’s to stay in contact with your baby. Talk to baby, touch baby’s hands, and allow baby to feel different items. (Of course make sure there’re safe items!) I think you’re bee just fine!



I invite you to e-mail us if you have any questions, or just need some support from parents who’ve been through it! We lived it, and are living it! Always a pleasure to help you out! Chal for now! And, congratulations on that new baby!
Reply:Ask your Dr!

I'd use books with big and bright pages.

Good luck with your son! You must be a strong women for God to give you such an important job to do!



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Reply:You are obviously a very good Mommy and want the best for your precious little sweet-pea. I am sure there would be some wonderful support groups and learning centres to give you advice and assist with his development - have a look on the website http://www.nfb.org/nfb (the National Federation for the Blind) they have contact list for each state for parents with blind children and even have special products and helpful ideas and things you can do - other Moms you can meet with and chat with etc. I do not have a child who cannot see, but I do have 4 children and I know as a Mommy you want to do anything for your babies - so I hope this helps you sweetie. Bless you.
Reply:I'm a mother also..i think the best thing that you can do is by talking to him often..read him a story book,he can hear you and be able to speak his first word soon...and also teach your baby a sign language..he can express his feelings by signs and let him express his own sign language...it is important to him that you understand his signs and be able to trust you as his mother, always talk to him and let him feel your face,hold his hand and touch him when you're at near...touch therapy is all he need.if you want to teach him new things like a rubber duck or a ball..let him touch those things and tell him what is it..i hope this things will help...
Reply:As I do not have the answer to your question I would like to tell you that this should come very easily to you because you love your child and it is obvious! Kudos for being such a wonderful mother so quickly! I hope that you find all of the information that you could ever wish for!
Reply:Talk to your local hospital. They should be able to steer you in the right direction to get the help and valuable information you need. Research the internet, cuz you can usually find just about any info there.

Just remember, we don't miss what we haven't had. God bless you for being such a responsible parent at such a young age. I wish you the very best!