Finding out more about…obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
OCD is an anxiety-related condition characterised by unwanted thoughts, images or urges
Finding out more about…epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition of the brain that causes repeated seizures
Finding out more about…dyspraxia
Up to 10% of the population has dyspraxia but it is not as well known as other learning difficulties
Finding out more about… Spina bifida
Children with spina bifida have a spine that has not developed as it should in the womb
More rest breaks, less additional time in exams
Ofqual said rest breaks might be more appropriate for many SEND candidates
Finding out more about…left-handedness
It is estimated that about 10% of the population are left-handed which equates to around three pupils in every classroom
Finding out more about…Tourette syndrome
A child will be diagnosed with Tourette if they have displayed motor and vocal tics for more than 12 months
Charity calls for high quality speech and language provision
An estimated two million children in the UK have some sort of communication challenge
Finding out more about…rejection sensitive dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a severe emotional response, or pain, caused by perceived failures or feelings of rejection
Finding out more about…auditory processing disorder
Although not in itself a learning disability, auditor procesing disorder can affect how children hear and process information
Solving sleep problems in children with SEND
Difficulties with sleep, or falling asleep, can affect up to 80% of children with special needs
Finding out more about…albinism
Albinism is a genetic condition that results in a reduced amount of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair, and eyes
Finding out more about…dwarfism
Dwarfism is caused by any one of 400 medical conditions that can lead to short stature
Finding out more about…selective mutism
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which children are unable to speak in specific social situations, despite being verbal in others
Applying to uni can be daunting for a young person with SEND
In this Q&A, we ask Ellie Rowley from the admissions service UCAS, some of the things you need to know to make the process easier
Tackling the ‘poo taboo’
Children with additional needs are more likely to experience constipation, so schools need to be understanding and patient