1) Communication and interaction

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

2) Cognition and learning

• Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) - where children are likely to need support in all areas of the curriculum and have associated difficulties with mobility and communication.
• Profound and multiple learning Difficulties (PMLD) - complex learning difficulties as well as physical disability or sensory impairment.
• Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) including dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia

3) Social, emotional and mental health difficulties

• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
• Attachment Disorder (AD)
• Anxiety
• Depression

4) Sensory and/ or physical need

• Physical Disability (PD)
• Hearing Impairment (HI)
• Visual Impairment (VI)
• Multi-sensory Impairment (MSI) A combination of vision and hearing difficulties