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Full History - 2020 - 02 - 06 - ID#f05139
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Seeking help from parents and the community regarding creating books for children with visual processing difficulties (self.Parenting)
submitted by niall_b
ESTJ137 2 points 3y ago
what’s the question it was removed from the other sub.
niall_b [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Sorry about that. The original post read: I would like to create some accessible books for young children with complex vision based disabilities (here I will specify CVI). Parents love to get books into the hands of their children but it can be disappointing for parents who don't have access to visually accessible and developmentally appropriate materials. The books will be created on evidence based research including 'routines based' and 'functional object' based approaches (and with pictures designed for very low complexity).

Can you tell me about a routine your infant or toddler (with typically developing vision or not) goes through based on the daily, recognized objects they see during that routine?

I'm trying to find the most common routines, what objects help to establish the flow of time and what is happening in the relationship between parent and baby words, phrases, non-verbal etc. What makes the routine meaningful instead of just one event coming after another?

I'm trying to keep the stories to one simple, meaningful object, isolated per page.
ESTJ137 2 points 3y ago
Ah, okay you may want to just post it here alone without the other sub or reply to your own thread so you can get a wider response rate and readership I personally can’t help you out but I am sure others here can.
niall_b [OP] 1 points 3y ago
That's a good call. I'll do that. Thanks.
ESTJ137 2 points 3y ago
Not a problem always happy to help I wasn’t sure if I could have helped you in the first place but I suppose my point was no one knew what you wanted since the post was deleted.

I really hope you find what you want.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/tactile-books-students-visual-impairments

Maybe this would help. Do you have any specific questions?

Instead of starting from scratch, one good method is buying an existing book and adding the stuff onto it.
niall_b [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Hi, I love that resource. I'm actually looking at potentially creating some general, very simple picture books with CVI aware pictures (very low complexity) based on daily routines. These are done in 2D with vector graphics or very well lit photos of single items.

I do a lot of custom literary materials when I'm working in education, but parents don't have the time to adapt and customize every book that they use.

This is more to bridge that gap. We know there are favorites like Clifford and Elmo that are only slightly adapted that many children recognize in late phase ii on the Christine Roman Range, (maybe covering a bit of complexity or that kind of adaptation). But I'm proposing making some books that are even more simplified 2D books. Single functional object per page, something real and familiar from routines even if not the exact object.

For example the first one I'm trying to make is about meal times with bowls, spoon etc. In a little story.

I was asking in the parenting reddit for examples of little routines they do through the day. What their child experiences and what makes it unique or memorable. Fun little side interactions and details to make a story around.
victorbarrero 1 points 3y ago
My wife has created a set of interactive stories for children with CVI on our $1 website

# $1

I wanted to bring stories to life for my daughter who has Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Our Early Childhood Vision Consultant, $1, suggested I improvise sound effects while reading. This inspired me to create a series of short stories that my daughter can relate to based on everyday routines. **Reading and repetition are very important for building a foundation for literacy**—especially when vision is a major challenge.
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