Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xxiii
4. Contributors xxvii
5. 1. Deafblindness: A Unique Disability 1
6. 2. Developing a Personal Plan 34
7. 3. Intervention 75
8. 4. Communication 119
9. 5. Neurobiological Development and Cognition in the Deafblind 150
10. 6. Social Relationships and Behaviour 175
11. 7. Social/Sex Education for Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind 201
12. 8. A Family Viewpoint 227
13. 9. The Preschool Years 261
14. 10. The Community-Based School Option 287
15. 11. The Residential School Option 317
16. 12. Community-Based Adult Programs 351
17. 13. Creating and Maintaining a Support System: An Analysis Based on Experiences at Sense 384
18. 14. Advocacy 430
19. 15. Physiotherapy for the Multiply Challenged Deafblind Individual 454
20. 16. Intervenor, Teacher, and Consultant Training 470
21. 17. Final Thoughts 496
22. 18. Resources 506
23. Glossary 547