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Analyse how societal attitudes and beliefs impact on individuals with sensory loss
Explore how a range of factors, societal attitudes and beliefs impact on service provision.
Explain the methods of communication used by individuals with:
• Sight Loss
• Hearing Loss
• Deaf blindness
Describe how the environment facilitates effective communication for people with sensory loss
Explain how effective communication may have a positive impact on lives of individuals with sensory loss
Identify the main causes of sensory loss
Define congenital sensory loss and acquired sensory loss
Identify the demographic factors that influence the incidence of sensory loss in the population
Identify the indicators and signs of:
• Sight
• Hearing loss
• Deaf blindness
Explain actions that should be taken if there are concerns about onset of sensory loss or changes in sensory status.
Identify sources of support for those who may be experiencing onset of sensory loss.