Sensory loss unit 258

Objectives- To understand the main causes of sensory

loss To be able to recognize signs of loss of

hearing or sight. To understand the importance of effective

communication To understand the impact of sensory loss

Unit 258-

Describe What is sensory loss?

Sense.Org describes sensory loss as an impairment either visual or auditory that cannot be corrected by other means.

What is sensory loss?

Congenital means – acquired before birth.

Acquired means- having a loss of hearing or vision at any age, by any means.

What are the types of sensory loss

Describe the different sensory loss that you are aware of .

Task 1

Blindness- Cataracts,Diabetic Retinopathy,Glaucoma,Macular degeneration,Retinitis pigmentosa,Viral causes, e.g. meningitis.Trauma

Main causes

Deafness- Hereditary Viral causes e.g. meningitisMeniere's DiseaseAge related ( presbyacusis)Industrial and noise inducedTrauma

Main causes.

Deaf blindness-Premature birthDuring pregnancy. E.g. rubellaCHARGE – a syndrome that includes, colobama (colour pigment in the eye), heart problems, Atresio of the coni (blockage at the back of the throat), retardation of growth, irregular hormones, ear problems (inner, drum or outer ear).Genetic (usher or stickler syndrome)Illness e.g. meningitisAgeing

Main Causes

Describe the main causes of sensory loss and explain the difference between congenital and acquired.

Home work 1

A------ 356,000

B------222,000

C-----113,000

D----- 21,000

E-----3,000

What do you think is the population in the UK of people with sensory loss?

356,000 – Deaf blind in the UK. Of those222,000 are aged over 70113,000 are aged 20-6921, 000 are under the age of 203000 are in an average environmental area,

UK Statistics

Local Population Estimates PrevalenceWomen More Severe Impairment DeafBlind More Severe Impairment DeafBlind

0-9 8,000 2 7 0.020% 0.085%10-19 9,000 3 4 0.029% 0.047%20-29 8,000 10 3 0.124% 0.034%30-39 9,000 1 5 0.013% 0.056%40-49 12,000 3 27 0.029% 0.223%50-59 10,000 4 32 0.043% 0.316%60-69 10,000 7 47 0.073% 0.471%70-79 6,000 38 87 0.628% 1.445%80-89 3,000 39 133 1.305% 4.419%

90+ 700 39 94 5.571% 13.405%Total 75,700 146 437 Men

0-9 9,000 5 30 0.052% 0.334%10-19 9,000 1 10 0.016% 0.110%20-29 9,000 3 6 0.036% 0.063%30-39 9,000 1 6 0.009% 0.066%40-49 11,000 2 14 0.020% 0.128%50-59 9,000 5 45 0.053% 0.498%60-69 9,000 45 113 0.499% 1.253%70-79 5,000 21 53 0.413% 1.064%80-89 2,000 35 81 1.770% 4.029%

90+ 300 38 38 12.757% 12.623%Total 72,300 156 395

People More Severe Impairment DeafBlind 0-9 17,000 6 37

10-19 18,000 4 14 20-29 17,000 13 8 30-39 18,000 2 11 40-49 23,000 6 41 50-59 19,000 9 76 60-69 19,000 52 160 70-79 11,000 58 140 80-89 5,000 75 213

90+ 1,000 77 132 Total 148,000 303 832

Overall prevalence

rate 0.20% 0.56%

Flintshire statistics http://www.sense.org.uk/what_is_deafblindness/urgency/Regional+data/Wales

Describe how many people are affected and in your area ( work place or environment). What may cause these sensory losses?

Home work 2

What are they indicators of sight loss?

Holding reading materials nearer or farther away than usual.

Sitting closer to the TV. Bumping into or tripping over objects. Difficulty in determining floor level changes. Discomfort with changes between light and

dark Difficulty in seeing objects to the side.

What are they indicators of sight loss?

What are they indicators of hearing loss?

Apparent inattention Withdrawal Excessively loud voice Asking you to repeat what has been said Turning the TV volume up Complaining of not being able to hear when

there is background noise or “not being able to hear like I used to “.

What are they indicators of hearing loss?

Combination of hearing or visual signs.

What are they indicators of Deaf Blindness

Outline the indicators and signs of Sight loss Deafblindness Hearing LossDescribe-

If you recognised these signs in any of the service users, where would you record and who would you report it to?

Home work 3

www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk www.deafblinduk.org.uk www.skillsforcare.org.uk www.rnib.org.uk www.rnid.org.uk www.sense.org.uk www.visionary.org.uk Disability discrimination act

Further research and reading

Describe where you can access advice and support in relation to sensory loss.

If you are using previous mentioned support sites, please write a paragraph on how these offer support.

Home work 4

List the positive and negative impacts that a sensory loss could have on an individual,

i.e. not being able to take out money from an ATM machine.

Group task

Affects their identity and sense of belonging Opportunities to socialize/ relationships Affects confidence Access to information Personal independence Affects working

Positive/ negative factors

Part 1 Discuss possible attitudes or beliefs that

could disadvantage service users. Part 2 How could these be resolved?

Group task

Cant see the clock and tell the time due to my visual impairment

Cant co-ordinate the colours of my clothing.

I can’t hear the phone ringing .

I want to play bingo but the background noise is too loud.

I want to join the deaf club in the village, because I am registered deaf but can hear slightly, they will not let me join in .

Complete the following tasksexample solution

Outline how a range of factors have a negative and positive impact on individuals with sensory loss, including peoples attitudes and beliefs.

Describe how you could overcome the factors that have a negative impact on individuals.

Identify steps that could be taken to overcome abilities.

Home work 5

A way to reach out to people To pass on information in a variety of ways

i.e. verbal, written, body language, electronically etc.

To form relationships To express feelings and emotions It is a basic requirement for living a day to

day life

Why we communicate

Deafblind people cannot communicate easily so describe Why is it important to communicate effectively ?

Complete the following; statement Who would

this affect? Why?

Make yourself known- approach from the front

Blind/deafblind S.U. Will sense your approach and may be unsure who you are.

If you have a unisex name e.g. Chris, explain your gender

Inform the S.U. if you move the furniture

Using pictures to give choices

Ensure suitable environment when communication, eg lights, noise etc

Speak clearly and don’t shout.

Wearing Red lipstick

Outline what needs to be considered when communicating with individuals with

Sight loss Hearing loss Deaf Blindness

Homework 6

Describe how information can be made accessible to individuals

Task 3 Compile a list of these methods.