Who is this useful for?

Parents, early intervention specialists

Date of publication
June 2024
Created by
Sense International Romania Mara Apostol, special education teacher, early intervention specialist; Eva Oprea, special education teacher, early intervention specialist; Gabriela Jianu, psychologist, early intervention specialist
Acknowledgements
Special Technological High School "Vasile Pavelcu" Iaşi School Center for Inclusive Education "Cristal" Oradea School Center for Inclusive Education "Constantin Pufan" Timişoara

The first steps after learning a diagnosis such as deafblindness or sensory disabilities are essential for a parent. The first months are an extremely difficult time for these families, with many questions and intense emotions. What does early intervention mean? How can we stimulate the child’s remaining hearing and sight? How can we ask for family support and what services can we access?  

The guide was developed with the help of over 70 parents who shared their experience, so that it would be as useful as possible for parents at the beginning of the journey. 

Acknowledgement: Synevo Romania , Medicover Association  

Downloads

Was this useful?

Share

Similar Resources

High Support Needs of People with Deafblindness

This resource provides practical insights and policy recommendations to ensure inclusive support systems for persons with high support needs.

Community Based Rehabilitation for Persons with Disability  

This resource provides practical guidance for implementing community-based rehabilitation (CBR) for persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, ensuring inclusion and equal participation in society.

Poultry Keeping skills for learners with deafblindness

This resource is about vocational skills that prepare the individual to engage in income-generating activities in the world of work. Learners who are deafblind need to be trained in vocational skills to prepare them for independency and productive adult life.