Written by parents and professionals (including an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and special educators), this book presents a comprehensive overview of the issues that are crucial to the healthy development of children with mild to severe visual impairments. It also offers insight from parents about coping with the emotional aspects of raising a child with special needs. Topics covered include: diagnosis and treatment, family life and adjustment, a child`s development, early intervention and special education, literacy, orientation and mobility, multiple disabilities, and legal issues.