■ Children who are legally blind
receive orientation and mobility
(O&M) training at a young age
from professionals who help the
child learn to get around. As a
preschooler, O&M instructors
probably work on sighted guide
skills so that blind children can hold onto a person’s
wrist or arm and travel comfortably in unfamiliar or
outdoor settings. If you are working with a blind
child, ask the O&M instructor to work with the
child in your care setting.