Childhood fears among children who are blind: the perspective of teachers who are blind |
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| Authors: | Eman Al-Zboon |
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| Institution: | Queen Rania Faculty for Childhood, Special Education Department, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to investigate childhood fears in children who are blind from the perspective of teachers who are blind. The study was conducted in Jordan. Forty-six teachers were interviewed. Results revealed that the main fear content in children who are blind includes fear of the unknown; environment-, transportation- and people-related fear; and fear of animals. The teachers reported that the reasons for fear in children with visual impairment include child-related reasons (internal reasons), lack of training (hearing, social skills, orientation and mobility O&M] and tactile training), family factors and an unsuitable physical environment. O&M training, independence training, family counselling and environment adaptation were reported to be the best procedures to deal with fear in these children. Recommendations are provided in the light of the study. |
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| Keywords: | Fear children visual impairments blind disability teachers |
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