She may have difficulty relating the sequence of events, explaining the reason an event occurred, or even giving descriptions of objects or events. For that reason, parents and specialists need to be aware of the power of language and experience in helping to develop the child's reasoning abilities and her understanding of the world. Vocabulary is an important part of every new skill which is taught. Modeling correct sentence structure provides examples of rules for the child to follow. Reading to the child at an early age promotes a love of books which can open worlds of experience and information generally inaccessible to the visually impaired or blind child.
Socialization is the growing relationship between the child and the world.
A visually impaired child and his mother may have difficulty bonding because of his lack of eye contact or a social smile. In addition, some children are tactually defensive and do not like to be held or cuddled. These problems can inhibit the parent and create an environment with less social interaction for the child. Parents need a great deal of support and encouragement to deal with these issues, as well as the grief and loss they are experiencing. However, early experience in a group setting can be very beneficial for the visually impaired child, especially if the child has no siblings who are close in age.