ABSTRACT
This chapter defines deafblindness, considers its prevalence, outlines some of its causes and examines implications for a child who is deafblind or whether hearing impairment and/or visual impairment are congenital/early inset or are acquired. The chapter considers the identification and assessment of deafblindness. It explains various approaches to the education of children who are deafblind, focusing mainly on developing communication but also touching upon mobility and finding out information.
