All children play. It’s their natural way of being. And as they play, they discover the world around them. Playing is both pleasurable and important for children’s development.
‘All children play! Parents and their child with a visual impairment’ is about the play of children with a visual or visual-and-intellectual impairment. Due to their visual impairment their play may look different but that does not mean it is less meaningful. It’s impressive to see how children will use their other senses during play to compensate for what they are missing out on visually.
This book is about stimulating and supporting your child’s play, about connecting with his play, about playing together and togetherness and about sharing a pleasurable experience.
This book was written with parents in mind but it is equally useful for grandparents, other members of the family, caregivers and teachers and anyone else who is part of your child’s social environment.

‘I really enjoyed this book. I recognised many of the experiences I have had with my own blind child. The straightforward explanations about play development in blind children have given me a better understanding of my child. I was also happy to find that it is completely normal to not always know how to support the play of a child with a disability.’ mother of a blind child.
‘It’s a proper feel-good book, with its focus on what is possible. The authors have managed to put together a wealth of information in a practical and easily accessible way. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about playing with children with a visual impairment. I for one can’t wait to get started!’ developmental therapist