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Thinking about the future
Your child may only be 5 years old
now, but soon he will be a big boy,
and someday he will be a grown
man. You can help your child set
high goals for himself. He can grow
up to be an independent adult. Help
him see himself as capable, and
have a realistic attitude about his
blindness. Blind adults learn many
skills. They work, get married, have
children, and are good parents.
Remember when I was
Tam’s age, mama? You
worried so much about
me. Look at me now.
Using your experience to help others
As he grows up, both you and
your child will learn a lot about
the different ways children who
are blind can learn to do things.
Sharing your experience with
parents who have babies who are
blind or cannot see well will be a
great help to them.
I remember when
Juan was Peyo’s
age. Here’s how I
helped him learn
to walk...
Yes, Patia, I felt
the same way
when I was your
age.
Your grown child may also decide to use
his experience to help children who are
blind or who cannot see well. It is very
good for little children who are blind
to spend time with adults who are also
blind or cannot see well.
helping children who are blind