Physical factors - sensory impairments

Question 1

Physical factors: sensory impairments
Physical - general

Answer 1

• difficulties with balance, mobility, coordination: due to hearing and seeing being difficult
• accident and injury increased: problems detecting danger in environments.

Question 2

Physical factors: sensory impairments
Intellectual - general

Answer 2

• delayed language development: physical barriers eg ramps
• delayed cognitive development: can’t access visual and auditory information

Question 3

Physical factors: sensory impairments
Emotional - general

Answer 3

• low self esteem: feel different
• anxiety about being independent

Question 4

Physical factors: sensory impairments
Social - general

Answer 4

• social isolation: stigma of having disability
• intimate relationships hard to form as may have limited ability to engage in sexual intimacy.