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From understanding a special educational needs diagnosis to ensuring your child gets the right support at school, our articles offer support and guidance to help you make the right educational choices.
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Special educational needs introduction

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Some special needs are easy to spot, others are found once a child has difficulties, frustrations, social and emotional problems.
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EHCPs and how my child can get one

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ECHP is a legal document drawn up between the Local Education Authority, Health and Social Care and a child’s family.
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Reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEN

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Under the Equality Act schools are required to make reasonable adjustments so all children can access facilities and services.
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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

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A SENCo, or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, assesses, plans, and monitors the progress of children with special needs.
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Mainstream schools for special needs

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How to find a mainstream school for a child with special needs. There are variations in SEN support offered by mainstream schools.
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Choosing a school for special needs

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To choose a school for a SEN child, first priority is whether the school can support your child’s needs. Here’s what to consider.
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Autism in girls

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Autism signs in girls include difficulty with social cues, recognising facial expressions, making friends. Here’s how to support.
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Speech and language difficulties in children

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When a child has problems with grammar or speech sounds, poor listening or stammering, it is called speech and language difficulty
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Identifying and dealing with PDA

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Parenting a child with PDA requires patience and understanding. Experts say remain calm, avoid direct demands and provide choices.
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Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)

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Specific Learning Difficulties is the collective term given to conditions including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.
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