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Childrens' ServicesOffers emotional support and information to parents of children with a serious sight loss at the time of diagnosis. If you wish, your details can be passed to our Children & Families Team for further service input. Our specialist staff can arrange to visit you at home. Meeting your child and yourself in a more informal setting can help our staff gain greater understanding of you and your child’s needs and how we can support them. We offer a wide range of practical skills to ensure that your child gets the very best from life and we can support you as parents to help your child overcome some of the difficulties they may face. Our staff can provide you with a wide range of information which you may find helpful. They can put you in touch with other professional staff who may be of help to you. They offer emotional support to you as parents and can introduce you to other parents of children with a visual impairment should you wish to meet them. We can offer you practical advice and suggestions that can assist your child’s development and help them, through positive experiences, to overcome or adjust to many of the difficulties they may face whilst growing up as visually impaired. Pre-school Parent Support GroupThis parent led support group provides an opportunity for you as parents and your children to meet up with other families, share your experiences or just chat. Often guest speakers attend the meetings to provide information and lead discussion. It provides an opportunity for you to meet informally with a range of professionals. Creche facilities are available for the children and lunch is provided. Family Fun DaysWe provide you with opportunities to meet up with other parents and families in an informal and fun setting.This provides an opportunity for your children to meet up with others who may be experiencing the same difficulties. Playing with others gives them confidence and, through support and encouragement, they can try out new activities in a fun filled setting. It provides you with an opportunity to meet with other parents and through yourself wholeheartedly into play activities with your child. Financial BenefitsOur staff can provide information and advice to ensure you receive all the financial benefits to which you are entitled. Advice and financial benefit checks are followed up with assistance to complete the necessary paperwork. You will be supported through the whole process from application to completion, including the appeal process if this is necessary. Low Vision Aid ClinicIn our Resource Centre in Inverness we offer an opportunity for your child to attend our low vision aid clinic on an annual basis. The low vision aid clinic is a friendly and informal opportunity for your child to be seen by an optometrist (optician) where a suitable low vision aid can be provided. Low vision aids (magnifiers or similar devices) can be extremely helpful for use at home, school or can assist independent travel. Our staff will offer advice and support your child in their use. |
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