Communication & Interaction

The SEND Code of Practice (2015)
6.28 Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have difficulty in communicating with others. This may be because they have difficulty saying what they want to, understanding what is being said to them or they do not understand or use social rules of communication. The profile for every child with SLCN is different and their needs may change over time. They may have difficulty with one, some or all of the different aspects of speech, language or social communication at different times of their lives.

Short code	Description
Speech, Communication & Language	Best practice recommendations tailored for Children and Young People with speech, langauge and communicztion difficulties
Social Understanding & Communication (Autism)	Children and young people with Autism, are likely to have particular differences with social interaction. They may also experience differences with language, communication and imagination, which can impact on how they relate to others. Calderdale is a needs-led council and encourages practitioners to use this guidance to support children and young people (CYP) with neurodiverse profiles, including those with traits similar to autism, regardless of whether a formal diagnosis has been made.
Flexibility, Information Processing & Understanding (Autism)	An area of difference for Autisic and neurodiverse CYP.
Sensory Processing & Integration (Autism)	An area of difference for Autistic and neurodiverse CYP