Blind parents: their experience in care for their children

This study reflects on the difficulties and strategies of blind parents to take care of their children. The situations were related to breastfeeding, bathing, feeding, domestic accidents and administering medication. They use touch, hearing, smelling and the support network, contributing to their au...

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Main Author: Pagliuca, Lorita Marlena Freitag (author)
Other Authors: Uchoa, Renata Sarmento (author), Machado, Márcia Maria Tavares (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
por
spa
Published: 2009
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000200021
Country:Brazil
Oai:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/2572
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Summary:This study reflects on the difficulties and strategies of blind parents to take care of their children. The situations were related to breastfeeding, bathing, feeding, domestic accidents and administering medication. They use touch, hearing, smelling and the support network, contributing to their autonomy.