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You may be wondering what Dyspraxia is and you wouldn't be alone. Most people I talk to often confuse it with Dyslexia. Some people such as your GP may refer to it as DCD or Developmental co-ordination disorder which confuses the matter further. I was born with Dyspraxia but found as I was growing up, and even today, the general population knows very little about it. Dyspraxia is a common condition which according to experts could affect as many as 10% of children in the UK, with boys more likely to have it than girls.
An SEN Teacher is a special education teacher that works with students who have autism, emotional and behavioural disorders or learning disabilities.
An SEN Support Worker is a person who helps children and young people with special educational needs, such as Autism, PMLD, SLD, or other learning disabilities and difficulties.
As an SEN Manager, you will be expected to help students with special needs and their families. You will need to understand how they learn best and what accommodations they may need to reach success. This article discusses the role of an SEN Manager and some tips on how you can start your career path now!.
A SEN Teaching Assistant, also known as an auxiliary or support worker, works in schools to provide assistance for teachers in delivering an exciting and engaging curriculum.
Special education is a form of schooling that provides additional support for students with disabilities or special needs. Special educational programs, also called SEND programs, are designed to help children and adults who have what educators call 'special needs.' The definition of what constitutes a special need varies from country to country and even school district to school district.