Communication and Sensory Loss by Kathryn Crowe - 9781032211640

Communication and Sensory LossGlobal Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Kathryn Crowe\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032211640, 978-1032211640\nSynopsis\nThis collection explores communication differences in individuals with sensory impairment/loss relevant to health and education students and professionals.\n\nChildren and adults with hearing, vision, and dual sensory impairment/ loss may experience differences and/or difficulties with communication. This book goes beyond describing sensory loss to encourage readers to think about sensory loss and communication as part of a biopsychosocial view of health and the intersecting identities of the clients and families that they service. The book takes a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach and utilises the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO). Each chapter focuses on either children or adults .