Learning Activity 2: Causes (Etiologies) of Deafblindness
Time to complete: 1.5 hours
Tasks
Watch this slide presentation:
Read the following:
- Usher syndrome from the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.
Go to the Usher Syndrome page on the Washington DeafBlind Program website. Watch the first two videos under Interviews with Marissa ("Marissa" and "Interpreter or Intervener") and the first two videos under Interviews with Audrey ("Audrey" and "More Cautious"). As you watch, think about how Usher syndrome impacts their learning needs.
Suggested Discussion Board Activities and Assignments
Assignment:
If you don't have a student of your own, you can use this sample student:
Takeaway
Understanding the etiology of a student's deafblindness is essential in order to support the student and develop an educational program.