A Step Forward

199. Why Blind Babies Miss Motor Milestones (and What You Can Do)


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In this video, we explore how vision impacts motor milestones, and what parents and professionals can do to support healthy infant development.⌚Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:45 Agenda2:32 Typical Motor Milestones for Sighted Children3:44 Why do we see a lag?6:33 Why do babies move?8:24 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation12:11 Why is it so important for kids to move?17:07 How Can I Support Movement Skills?17:54 Supporting Movement Skills in: Babies21:12 Supporting Movement Skills in: Young Children27:21 Join the Society of Exceptional Educators💡 In This Episode:Setting the Stage for Motor Milestones: Discover how to baby-proof your home in a way that supports spatial orientation and consistent exploration for blind babies and toddlers.The Power of Descriptive Language: Learn how to use auditory input and narration to promote understanding and independence in children with visual impairments.Boosting Baby Development Through Routines: Explore how movement, play, and independence can support both motor development and early literacy for visually impaired children.Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋🎉 Join the SEE Community – It's FREE! 🎉🌎 Why? So you can:✅ Meet educators who share your passion✅ Get exclusive teaching resources & strategies✅ Learn the latest in Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) & O&MRegister Here: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/ Struggling to support students with visual impairments? Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us

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A Step ForwardBy Kassandra Maloney

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