BESD (Behavioural, emotional and social difficulty)
Where you might hear it: BESD is term widely used by education professionals to refer to children with certain types of special educational needs that act as a barrier to learning.
What does it mean: Children who are classified as having BESD have difficulty learning for reasons that vary from child to child. These children have a range of abilities and their behavioural, emotional and social difficulties vary in severity. Some conditions that qualify a child as having a BESD include dyslexia, autism, attention deficit disorder, attachment disorder and Tourette syndrome.
How to use it: Find out what is causing a child's BESD by liaising with colleagues and parents. Review your school's policy on BESD pupils.
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