Deadblindness
Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person's ability to communicate, access information and get around. It's also sometimes called "dual sensory loss" or "multi-sensory impairment". A deafblind person won't usually be totally deaf and totally blind, but both senses will be reduced enough to cause significant difficulties in everyday life. If you have concerns, visit your GP.
Signs of a possible deafblindness problem include needing to turn up the volume on the television, difficulty following a conversation, not hearing noises such as a knock at the door, asking others to speak loudly, slowly or more clearly, needing to hold books very close, sitting close to the television and difficulty moving around unfamiliar places.
View Deafblindness - NHS for more information about deafblindness and spotting the signs.
Read on to view specialist information and support relating to children and young people who may need support with deafblindness, and their families.