We all need to be involved if our kids are going to succeed. I also have to keep in mind that each one of my students is an individual. What works with one is not necessarily going to work with another, and may not work with anyone else. I talk to my students a lot and find out what' s important to them. I try to be patient and encouraging.
Some students take six or seven months to learn the entire Braille code.
Others may take several years. I try to point out, on a regular basis, the progress they re making. I teach my kids to use memory tricks for learning the Braille contractions. I urge my kids to use the library. I also encourage them to use technology and, fortunately, at my school they're allowed to check out Braille n Speaks.