…support offered by Devon County Council: https://www.devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/send/areas-of-need/sensory-and-or-physical/hearing-impairment/ Multi-sensory impairment resources Sense: Support for children with multi-sensory impairments: https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/support-for-children/help-from-msi-specialists/ Devon County Council: SEND advice and guidance on multi-sensory impairment: https://www.devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/send/areas-of-need/sensory-and-or-physical/multi-sensory-impairment/ Devon…
…Social communication and interaction Dysfluency (stammering) Cleft lip and palate Voice Selective/situational mutism D/deafness, loss of hearing and multisensory impairment CFHD specialists you might receive care from in this Pathway:…
Speech, language and communication Children and young people may experience difficulties relating to their language development, speech sound development, cleft lip and palate, deafness or loss of hearing, fluency (stammering),…
…or not eating their meals serious unexplained weight loss hiding food, under their bed for example leaving the table quickly after meals, to vomit for example wearing loose fitting clothes…
…2 words used. Hearing – any hearing issues should be considered when choosing the environment, such as ambient noise and no interruptions Watch this helpful video on YouTube to find…
…are available Introduce different activities gradually e.g. at a park try gently swinging on the swing before going any higher If your child has a visual impairment, there may be…
…cognitive impairment which is moderate, severe or profound and which limits educational and functional development Specific diagnosis may also include neurodevelopmental and genetic conditions such as Down’s Syndrome, Prader Willis,…
…such as distraction, negotiation and procrastination. If this doesn’t work, their anxiety will turn to panic and they can experience complete loss of behavioural control. Children with PDA can have…
…with swallowing can cause chest infections, pneumonia, choking, dehydration, malnutrition and weight loss. The medical term for swallowing problems is ‘dysphagia’. Issues can include: problems with sucking, chewing or swallowing…
What are voice disorders? Voice disorders are a range of conditions which affect the larynx. They can cause changes to the voice called dysphonia or loss of voice aphonia. These…