People with multiple disabilities, including a sensory impairment, require ongoing and extensive support to participate in life.
They frequently have disabilities including:
- Movement difficulties
- Communication difficulties
- Behaviour problems
They may also have a variety of medical problems, such as seizures, hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) or scoliosis (a curved spine). For more information see:
- What it's like to have a vision impairment/hearing impairment
- How multiple disabilities affect children
