Deafblindness

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This resource library provides informative links to key topic factsheets related to deafblindness. Information addressed in the factsheets includes the following topics: screening and assessment tools, communication strategies, teaching strategies, play activities, behaviour management, inclusion, mobility techniques and sensory integration

This factsheet describes how to identify and diagnose deafblindness with specific reference to the Indian context. Information is provided on how to develop an appropriate programme for children in rural settings and how to create awareness among the community about deafblindness. This resource would be helpful for professionals who are working with people with sensory impairments and those working towards including deafblindness issues in mainstream development action

This booklet looks at the different ways to stimulate a child with sensory impairments so that they are able to integrate or use together all senses to get the meaning from events and people around them. Many of the activities discussed facilitate cognitive development of deafblind children

There are many children with deafblindness who have associated disabilities such as autism and epilepsy. Deafblind children with cerebral palsy sometimes have orthopedic and other functional impairments which are challenging for parent and teachers to manage. This booklet targets parents and teachers of children who are deafblind to improve the management of feeding, oromotor, and self-care skills

Children with deafblindness sometimes experience a range of associated conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy. Often children with deafblindness and cerebral palsy can experience difficulties in participation which impacts their abilities to learn, explore and express themselves in their immediate environment. This booklet provides activities to facilitate the development of fine motor skills and play skills with children with deafblindness to maximise their participation in daily activities

This booklet is designed for professionals, special educators, school teachers and development CBR workers for screening, identification and completion of functional assessments and individual education plans for children with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments (MSI). The booklet provides forms used by Sense International (India) and gives guidance to use them as a tool for screening and assessing children. This publication is useful for organisations and educators working with deafblind people

Everyday activities such as; walking, running, bending, sitting, writing, dressing, are not always easy for children who are deafblind. This booklet offers some strategies to parents, carers and teachers for teaching such skills to deafblind children

This factsheet provides practical advice for parents and carers about how to help deafblind children to learn everyday activities, such as eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, mobility, positioning and play