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- Name: Sagepaper
- Location: United States
An only child and service-brat, I was born in Panama. We lived on Indian Reservations when I was two to four-and-a-half -- crucial years for social development. Culturally, I am a mixed-up White Eyes from Mescalero. I began college at fifteen, enjoying a luxurious seven years of rigorous liberal arts education. Since graduating with a B.A. in Psychology, I have avidly read non-fiction, adding enormously to my formal education. Disabled by Tourette's Syndrome and other conditions, I live in Atlanta's suburbia. My father and husband are both physicians, and share a consulting business. (I am very proud of what they do, but I mention their occupations because people cannot seem to move to another small-talk topic if I simply say I am disabled. They must be told an occupation, and will start asking about family members to get one.)
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Sunday, June 05, 2005
Braille for Eye Tics Preventing Reading
Here's what I wrote to TSHSMom:
When I was a kid, my eyes would get sleepy before my brain did. I wanted to keep reading, but I couldn't keep my eyes open. Mom said she had the same problem. I came up with a good solution, but we never implemented it. I wanted to learn Braille. That way, I could turn out the light and keep reading.
Now, I am considering learning Braille because there is a significant chance, based on family history, that I will go blind from macular degeneration. The Library of Congress has special programs for Braille readers.
While Z is going through this phase, maybe he could add Braille-reading to his growing resume of skills.
I learned braille when I was in the 5th grade and fascinated by Helen Keller. I think this is an excellent idea for everyone to try!
We can't afford to buy braille texts for Z's learning, especially when we get so many of our materials off the internet. Right now, what seems to work is discussion. The only problem is that, this method is so slow!
I guess I have to let go of my unreasonable expectations for Z's learning progress. I HAVE to learn to let go and let him learn at his own pace.
Thanks again for your help!!
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