Support for Parents of Children with Visual Impairment
Education and medical services for visual impairment are complex.
Ensuring your child is getting their vision needs met can feel overwhelming.
How would your family life be different if you had a skilled, trusted partner alongside you as you navigate your child’s visual impairment needs?
Coaching & Peace of Mind
I coach parents of children who have recently received an eye diagnosis, those who want help navigating vision services, and those who want support providing enrichment skills to their children at home. Families whose children attend private or home school especially benefit from my online services.
With individualized coaching, you can have greater peace of mind knowing you have an expert guiding you amidst whatever low vision challenges arise. I become a trusted partner helping you ensure visual impairment doesn’t define your family life.
Our sessions are specific to you and your child's needs.
Together, we might work on:
- Connecting the dots between medical information and educational services so you understand the implications for your child's functioning at school and everyday life
- Assembling a team of providers, specialized services, and additional resources to meet your family’s individualized needs
- Developing skills and confidence for handling the negative emotions that regularly come up with visual impairment
- Navigating vision services throughout the 504 and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, including:
- Reviewing education and medical documents
- Prioritizing and communicating your concerns effectively within education and medical settings
- Recommending vision-related academic and home life skills
- Attending 504 and IEP meetings virtually
- Creating enrichment activities to practice adaptive skills your child needs in a visually demanding world
Hi! I'm Erika.
Navigating educational and medical services for your child can be a full-time job. Parents who work with me say, "I feel relief and have more time and energy for the rest of my family and life."
Get support meeting your child’s visual impairment needs.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to explore whether coaching services are right for you.
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A Holistic Approach to Low Vision
Online support at home
Erika Andersen Ko MEd, CLVT
Certified Low Vision Therapist