This document provides information about multiple disabilities in children. It defines multiple disabilities as children having two or more disabling conditions that affect learning or life functions. The prevalence is estimated between 0.2 to 0.5 per 100 children. Causes include genetic, developmental, metabolic, prenatal/perinatal complications, accidents, and infections. Early assessment of areas like movement, vision/hearing, intelligence, and adaptive behavior is suggested. Characteristics include limited communication, difficulty with physical skills, forgetting skills over time, and needing support for activities. Suggested strategies include individualized learning, adaptive skills development, physical therapy, and alternative communication methods. A team-based approach is recommended. Effects can be developmentally devastating but addressed