The four broad areas of need are listed in the table below. Children may have difficulties in one or more of these areas. Please click on the page links for further information and how you can support your child at home.
Cognition & Learning 
| - A child may find all learning difficult or have difficulties with specific activities such as reading or spelling.
- A child may have trouble understanding instructions and carrying out tasks.
- A child may have memory difficulties.
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Communication & Interaction 
| - A child may have difficulty in talking to others or understanding what others are saying to them.
- A child may have difficulty with interactions with others, such as not being able to take turns.
- A child who has speech and language needs will be classed as having communication and interaction needs.
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Sensory &/or Physical 
| - A child may have hearing or vision loss.
- A child may have difficulty with sensory processing, being under or over-sensitive.
- A child may have a medical condition which affects them physically.
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Social, Emotional & Mental Health 
| - A child may display behaviours such as having very low self esteem or being very anxious.
- A child may display challenging, disruptive or distressing behaviours.
- A child may have underlying conditions which affect their mental health.
- A child may have difficulty in talking to others or understanding what others are saying to them.
- A child may have difficulty with interactions with others, such as not being able to take turns.
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