"Although I have been a book reviewer for close to thirty years, I have to admit that certain books amaze me on a personal and a professional level. Such is the case with Children With Visual Impairments: A Parents' Guide. This very reasonably priced, consumer-oriented volume of medical, legal, educational, and social information is a 'must have' for anyone raising a visually impaired child from birth to five years of age.

With chapters by professionals from a variety of disciplines and family members, editor Holbrook has done a fine job of bringing together current information on subjects as diverse as types of visual impairments, legal issues, literacy, self-esteem, orientation and mobility, family concerns, early intervention, and children with multiple disabilities. Although we at Disability Resources are not familiar with the previous edition of this book, this second edition reportedly contains updated legal and educational information as well as a wealth of current resources such as organizations and reading lists.

As a former college librarian and occupational therapist, there is nothing I like more than an easily understood, practical volume of information aimed at a group really hungry for direction and ideas. As someone who has been visually impaired all her life, I only wish parents of my parents' generation had had such an excellent roadmap as today's parents will find in Holbrook's collection."
-Disability Resources Online

"This publication surpasses its goal as a parents' guide and can also serve as a reference for professionals.

The content ranges from What is visual impairment? to Medical issues, Your child's development, Daily life, Family life, Nurturing self-esteem, Early intervention, and The years ahead. The information is presented in easy-to-read format with chapters clearly laid out. There is a glossary and reading list for each chapter. There are parent statements at the end of each chapter, which I think would be very helpful, as some statements are positive, some are discouraging, and all are very emotionally laden. I am sure that all parents will relate to some, if not most, of the comments. There is also information on why teaching must be different for these children along with teaching tips.

Although this publication was meant for parents, I found it relevant and useful. Visual impairments have much more of an impact on everyday life than I imagined. The teaching information was very useful. I definitely recommend it to parents and professionals."
-Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 74, No.56, December 2007