SEND

Cognition and Learning

Common diagnosis and terms

Students with 'Cognition and Learning Needs' are often diagnosed or labelled with Dyslexia or a Specific Learning Difficulty. They often struggle with multiple areas of cognition including memory difficulties (short term, long term and working memory). They may also have difficulties processing information at speed and may need additional support via specific interventions ore exam access arrangements.

Terms associated with this area of SEND with external links: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Moderate/ Mild Learning Difficulties, Processing Difficulties, Cognitive Deficit.

Typical areas requiring additional teacher support in the classroom

(Click on the links to get more tips and advice in each area)

Reading: Ability to read a paragraph or more with ease and fluency.

Spelling: Ability to consistently spell common words and make a good attempt at unfamiliar words.

Extended Writing: Ability to write a correctly punctuated paragraph or more with ease and fluency.

Comprehension: Ability to understand what is read use inference and deduction to develop it.

Numeracy/Maths: Demonstrating a basic grasp of number, time, data, shape / space and measure etc

Processing: The ability to think through problems, make meaningful links between old and new information.

Memory: (Closely linked to processing) The ability to hold and manipulate multiple units in memory - if required transfer them to short term memory and retain them in long term memory. The ability to recall old and new information.