Multi Sensory Impairment

Children who have a multi sensory impairment (MSI) have both a vision and hearing loss. Their sensory loss may be present at birth or acquired later. Some of these children also have medical, physical and cognitive disabilities. MSI impacts on all areas of learning and children may need additional support to learn to communicate and develop socially. Through working closely with the child or young person and family, the service can provide families and schools with information and strategies for development for example on functional use of vision and or hearing, development of communication, mobility, tactile skills and environmental adaptations.

You and your child or young person may be supported by an MSI teacher and a vision support teacher and a hearing support teacher . They will aim to work closely with other professionals and therapists as part of a multi agency team. Children and young people with MSI attend a variety of early years settings and mainstream and specialist provisions. A major part of our work is to provide training to schools and early years settings.