■ Don’t be too quick to “rescue” a child. Try to give
a child the least amount of assistance possible. Ask
the child if he needs help instead of rushing to his
aid.
■Ask parents if their child likes to be touched. Some
children with visual impairments don’t, but most
do. A simple touch on the shoulder can be very
reassuring.
■ Some children with visual impairments may have
the best vision in their peripheral (outside) vision.
When that child is paying attention to you, her head
may be turned away from you.