Assessments are screening tools, not formal diagnoses; they are intended to provide an initial indication of potential concerns
6.34 Some children and young people require special educational provision because they have a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities generally provided. These difficulties can be age related and may fluctuate over time. Many children and young people with vision impairment (VI), hearing impairment (HI) or a multi-sensory impairment (MSI) will require specialist support and/or equipment to access their learning, or habilitation support. Children and young people with an MSI have a combination of vision and hearing difficulties.
Typical needs: hearing/vision difficulties, sensory processing, physical or motor coordination needs.
Assessments:
- Determine accessibility needs and equipment requirements
- Guide occupational or physiotherapy support
- Adapt environments for sensory regulation and mobility
Assessments help identify whether physical, motor, or sensory processing differences are affecting access to learning or daily functioning.