106 h e l p i n g y o u r c h i l d k n o w w h e r e s h e i s
Hearing
Hearing is especially important for a child who cannot see well
because it gives her information about things that are not close
by. Sounds help a blind child know what something is, where it is,
and how far away it is. As often as you can, bring your child close
enough to touch the object that is making the sound.
To help your child identify and locate sounds
Play a game where your child
names everyday sounds at
home and in the community
— like a door closing, a chair
scraping against the floor, or a
sewing machine.
What’s the sound
you just heard,
Juanita?
Play a guessing game in which
your child identifies family
members and animals by the
sounds they usually make.
Who’s making that
chopping sound, Sylvie?
Mama
You can also
ask your child
to move toward
the sound.
helping children who are blind
Azlina, that sounds like
your cousins playing
music. Can you go and
find them?