Children or young people are considered to have a multi-sensory impairment when they have a dual loss to both their distance senses - hearing and vision. They may also have neurological differences and additional difficulties which cause them to function as if they have significant sensory impairment/s
An impairment of both distance senses has an exponential impact on a child or young person’s development. All children with a dual loss will have difficulties in the three key areas of communication, gaining of information and orientation and mobility.
Individuals learn and progress at different rates and times. If progress is much slower than other people, slower than previously or appears to cease, then this should be immediately investigated and supported through an ‘assess, plan, do, review’ process.