It is sometimes difficult to know exactly what children with complex needs hear or see. If you work with them in a learning setting, you may need to use particular methods to assess their abilities and record progress.
These guides cover how to assess vision and hearing in children with complex needs. They also examine the various ways of recording and reporting progress.
The guides draw on the work of Dr Heather Murdoch, who teaches part-time at the MSI Unit at Victoria School in Birmingham and works for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal as well as being an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Birmingham School of Education.
RNIB effective practice guides: fuctional vision and hearing assessments
Functional Hearing Assessment Guide
This guide explores how to assess hearing in children with complex needs.
Functional Vision Assessment Guide
This guide gives explores how to assess vision in children with complex needs.