Moore, Barbara

I have worked with congenital and acquired Deafblind Children and Adults for 17 years. Originally, I was employed as Community and Family services officer to promote Deafblind awareness and improve services for children and adults. I have recruited, trained and supervised Communicator Guides. And have organised and run activity schemes for Deafblind children in Cambridgeshire. Over the last 6 years I have worked exclusively with Multisensory impaired children as a Children and Family Support worker in the Sense Specialist Children’s Services team. I have experience of supporting families to access funding for specialist assessments and services they require. 4 years ago I trained as an Infant Massage Instructor and have used this to promote bonding, development of communication and positive touch with sensory impaired children up to the age of 7.

I have a particular interest in the use of massage with children who have a life limiting condition.