Areas of Need Explained

Communication and Interaction:

·        Attention/interaction skills — difficulties ignoring distractions, staying on task, maintaining conversation; may require prompts and individualised motivation.

·        Understanding/receptive language — may need visual support; repetition; simplified language to aid understanding.

·        Speech/expressive language — simplified language/limited vocabulary; ideas/conversations hard to follow; immature speech sound systems; weaker grammar/phonological awareness affecting literacy.

Cognition and Learning:

·        Language, memory and reasoning skills

·        Sequencing and organisational skills

·        Understanding of number

·        Problem‑solving and concept development

·        Fine and gross motor skills

·        Independent learning skills; choice; decision‑making

·        Information processing

·        Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia or dysgraphia

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH):

·        Social isolation

·        Behavioural difficulties

·        Attention difficulties

·        Anxiety and depression

·        Attachment disorders

·        Low self‑esteem

·        Issues with self‑image

Sensory and/or Physical:

·        Specific medical conditions

·        Sensory processing

·        Fine/gross motor skills

·        Visual/hearing impairment

·        Accessing the curriculum without adaptation

·        Physically accessing buildings/equipment

·        Over‑sensitivity to noise/smell/light/touch/taste

·        Toileting/self‑care