Interaction of Children with Deafblindness in Kenyan Special Schools

The purpose of the study was to gather information about the social interaction of children with Deafblindness.A qualitative approach and case study, with interviews, combined with observation plus document analysis were used. Results indicated that the interaction of children with Deafblindness varied both in quality and quantity, among themselves and those around them. There is need for intervention strategies by caregivers at all levels of social development and communication. A qualitative "here" and "now" interaction and further research are needed to investigate both aspects of physical and social environment, and the interactive process between the individual with Deafblindness and the environment

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Margaret Nasimiyu Mwonyonyo,M.Ed(SNE) is a lecturer at Moi University, and has worked in the area of Special Needs Education for over 18 years.She has published and presented academic papers in International and National fora. She has participated in workshops and developed curricula in SNE. She is currently a PhD student.