New team can be ‘game-changer’ for deaf and hard-of-hearing children – mother

Martha McManus with son Sean McManus Allen, whose deafness prevented accurate assessment and support for additional needs (Fintan Clarke/PA)

The mother of a deafblind teenager has hailed a new team as having the potential to be a “game-changer” for detecting additional issues.

The €470,000 multi-disciplinary team will confront missed, delayed or inappropriate diagnosis of additional issues for deaf and hard-of-hearing youngsters.