This is an Early Support information resources on multi-sensory impairment child and explains what multi-sensory impairment is and what it means for your child.
Multi-sensory impairment (MSI) arises from a wide range of causes. Children may be born with MSI or acquire it following illness or injury. Or they may have MSI as the result of a progressive condition, the impact of which is felt in later childhood. In every case, in the early days, it’s often difficult for doctors to make a diagnosis and for other practitioners to get a clear picture of the child’s abilities and needs.
This resource covers general information on everyday life with MSI and gives valuable information on how to manage the early years, school years and transition into adulthood. Also discussed is what MSI means for a child that has impairments with both sight and hearing and where to go for top tips, more resources useful organisations and websites and further support and information.