Understanding sensory needs is fundamental for social work and care management practice. Social workers are trained to reflect on their own practice, make useful application of theory and promote anti-discriminatory practice at all times. This book will assist students in identifying people who have a sensory need and enable them to have the knowledge, skills and values to address this. Designed specifically to encourage students to build confidence and develop skills essential to best practice, this book is specifically structured to address all aspects of sensory need.

What are sensory needs?Communication methods for people with sensory needsDiscrimination faced by people with sensory needsSensory awareness in adult servicesSensory awareness in children and familiesMental health and sensory needsConclusionGlossaryReferencesIndex