Infants with severe visual impairments are not motivated to move independently until
A) "reaching on sound" is achieved.
B) their parents push them to do so.
C) they have received extensive orientation and mobility training.
D) they receive vision correction through eyeglasses or surgery.

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Infants with severe visual impairments rely heavily on their other senses, particularly hearing. "Reaching on sound" refers to the ability to locate and reach for objects based on their sound, which can motivate an infant to move independently. Parents pushing the infant or training in orientation and mobility may help once the infant is motivated, but are not the primary factors in initiating independent movement. Vision correction through eyeglasses or surgery may not be a viable option for all infants with severe visual impairments.

Infants with Severe Visual Impairments Are Not Motivated to Move