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A school is responsible for assessing the needs of children and providing support.
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Who can request an assessment for special educational needs?
What is the Graduated Approach in the context of special educational needs?
A system of SEN support within mainstream settings.
The assessment for special educational needs may include reports from a school, GPs, social care professionals, and ______.
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Match the following stages of the Graduated Approach with their descriptions:
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What are the four stages of the Graduated Approach cycle?
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Healthcare professionals are not involved in the assessment of special educational needs.
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Who can provide reports for the assessment of special educational needs?
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What is the primary responsibility of a SENCO?
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Parents are typically involved in identifying their child's special educational needs.
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What does EHCP stand for?
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SENCOs work closely with ___________ to support children with special needs.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding inclusive education?
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Children with special educational needs are monitored solely by their parents.
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Who can report concerns about a child's behavior to a SENCO?
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Match the following roles with their primary responsibilities:
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What is the primary responsibility of the Special Needs and Disability Department?
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Assessments for autism should only involve the child's teachers.
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What does an EHC Plan provide for an individual student?
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The autism assessment process involves understanding how the child gets on at home, school, and in ___ .
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Match the following assessment components with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a necessary aspect of autism assessment?
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The EHC Plan focuses solely on academic performance.
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Name one type of impairment that should be considered during an autism assessment.
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Healthcare professionals should ___ with each other when assessing children with special needs.
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Which factor is NOT a consideration when assessing autism?
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Study Notes
Special Needs and Disability Department
- The department is responsible for acting on referrals and, if necessary, initiating the assessment process.
Autism
- Autism is a neurological difference affecting brain structure, impacting social interaction, communication, and behavior.
- Autism assessments involve the autism team, including discussions with parents and observations of the child.
- Assessments focus on the child's home, school, or care environment, past and present health, family history, behavior, and development.
- Professionals specializing in visual or hearing impairments, mental, and physical conditions should be involved in the assessment process.
- Assessments may include a physical examination and advice from other healthcare professionals, emphasizing collaboration between professionals.
Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP)
- EHCPs outline the individual's needs, incorporating assessments from various aspects of their life.
- Any individual, including young people between 16 and 25, can request an assessment.
- Assessments may involve reports from schools, GPs, social care professionals, and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).
Graduated Approach
- The Graduated Approach refers to the SEN support system in mainstream settings.
- Schools assess children's needs and provide appropriate support using a four-stage cycle: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
- The system aims to identify needs early and ensure timely support.
- Parents are encouraged to be involved, often being the first to observe differences in their child's behavior.
- Referrals may be made through doctors, health visitors, children's clinics, or SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) if the child is of school age.
Inclusive Education
- Inclusive education embraces all students, including those with and without disabilities, in mainstream schools, colleges, and universities.
SENCO/SEND Department
- The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is responsible for assessing, planning, and monitoring the progress of students with special educational needs and disabilities within schools.
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Explore the key elements of autism assessments and the role of the Special Needs and Disability Department in initiating this process. This quiz covers the assessment procedures, collaboration between professionals, and the importance of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) in supporting individuals with autism.