5. Understanding MSI and wellbeing with Hester Richardson

The SEND Network Podcast

Hester joins Izzy for another episode on MSI (otherwise known as Deafblindness). In this episode, they look at MSI and wellbeing – looking at expressive communication, emotional and social wellbeing and acknowledging the impact MSI has on a child.

Resources

Are you fun, funny and laughing? The friendships and social relationships of students with complex communication needs in and outside of special school settings - research paper by Hui Jun Ho, Leda Kamenopoulou & Cynthia Pinto

Royal Society for Blind Children's resource page for professionals

Habilitation training for children at Guide Dogs UK

About Hester

Hester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham’s Department of Inclusion and Special Needs, delivering their programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments.

Academy 21

This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK’s leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.
Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.
Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!

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