Season 4 Episode 6: Understanding multi-sensory impairment (deafblindness) with Hester Richardson
As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness).
In the episode, Hester highlights:
- What MSI is and how to spot it
- Working with the families of children with MSI
- Improving communication and accessibility in the classroom
About Hester
Hester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham’s Department of Inclusion and Special Needs. She is currently redeveloping the university's programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments.
Resources:
Check out this resource on meeting the needs of children with MSI (Deafblindness)
Contact Hester
Contact Hester via her SEND Network profile. Don't forget to give her a follow!
Email: h.richardson.1@bham.ac.uk
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