Special Needs and Autism Assessment
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A school is responsible for assessing the needs of children and providing support.

True

Who can request an assessment for special educational needs?

  • Only parents
  • Anyone, including young people aged between 16 and 25 (correct)
  • Only teachers
  • Only healthcare professionals
  • 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 ______.

    <p>CAMHS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of the Graduated Approach with their descriptions:

    <p>Assess = Identify the needs of the child Plan = Develop a plan to meet those needs Do = Implement the plan Review = Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of the Graduated Approach cycle?

    <p>Assess, Plan, Do, Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Healthcare professionals are not involved in the assessment of special educational needs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can provide reports for the assessment of special educational needs?

    <p>School, GPs, Social Care Professionals, CAMHS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a SENCO?

    <p>To assess, plan, and monitor the progress of children with special educational needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parents are typically involved in identifying their child's special educational needs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EHCP stand for?

    <p>Education Health Care Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SENCOs work closely with ___________ to support children with special needs.

    <p>healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding inclusive education?

    <p>It includes both disabled and non-disabled learners in mainstream educational settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children with special educational needs are monitored solely by their parents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can report concerns about a child's behavior to a SENCO?

    <p>Parents, doctors, health visitors, and children's clinics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their primary responsibilities:

    <p>SENCO = Assessing and monitoring special needs progress Doctors = Medical assessments and referrals Health Visitors = Support for families with young children Autism Team = Specialized support for children with autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Special Needs and Disability Department?

    <p>To assess referrals and initiate the assessment process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assessments for autism should only involve the child's teachers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an EHC Plan provide for an individual student?

    <p>It sets out all of the needs of the individual and includes assessments from all aspects of the child's life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The autism assessment process involves understanding how the child gets on at home, school, and in ___ .

    <p>care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following assessment components with their descriptions:

    <p>Physical examination = Evaluating the child's physical health Parent interview = Gathering insights from caregivers about the child's behavior Healthcare professional advice = Input from various specialists regarding the child's needs Observation of the child = Watching the child's interactions in different settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a necessary aspect of autism assessment?

    <p>Assessment by a qualified member of the autism team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The EHC Plan focuses solely on academic performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of impairment that should be considered during an autism assessment.

    <p>Visual impairment or hearing impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Healthcare professionals should ___ with each other when assessing children with special needs.

    <p>liaise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a consideration when assessing autism?

    <p>The child's diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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