[blindkid] Hadley courses for parents

[Marie Smith]

I've been taking uncontracted Braille as well but unfortunately my
instructor has had some computer problems (I think). I've been busy too and
actually had emailed her asking for an extension on the monthly assignment
due but have not picked up the phone to call yet. So far she has been super
encouraging and helpful. 

Thank you Carly for mentioning the independence course. I think I may do
that one next (got to finish the first one first though-- :)

Marie (mother of Jack, 4 yrs old with Apert Syndrome)
http://www.allaccesspasstojack.blogspot.com
Learn more about Apert Syndrome
http://www.thecraniofacialcenter.org/apert.html
Get information and support at Teeter's page
http://www.apert.org



> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Carly
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:21 PM
> To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindkid] Hadley courses for parents
> 
> >...Have any of you taken a Hadley course?
> >Are the courses understandable?
> >Are they helpful in raising physically, mentally and emotionally strong
> children?
> >Did you feel that you finished the course, knowing much more about
> blindness and your >child?
> >Are the instructors blind, themselves?
> 
> Jan: I am a relatively new parent to a legally blind son who we adopted 18
> months ago at age 5. I am just beginning my second course with Hadley. The
> first one was "Early Independence." I learned a lot! My instructor, Sue
> Melrose, is blind herself. That course was 7 lessons, each covering some
> topic of nurturing independence in young children with specific challenges
> related to blindness. For instance, the last lesson on social skills
> discussed some of the usual behaviors like rocking (which my son does) and
> the fact that he has not been receiving social cues visually, and what
> needs to be taught and some ideas for how to teach those skills. I
> received a textbook and a calendar with an idea a day for some type of
> independent teaching, all for free. I am now taking Introduction to
> uncontracted Braille 1. It's been great! I find I can now "read" braille
> visually... at about a Kindergarten level, so that puts me and my son on
> the same page! :) I don't have
>  any complaints about the Hadley courses I've taken and have found them to
> be greatly helpful. I hope that helps.
> 
> 
> 
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