SEN

SEN stands for Special Educational Needs, a term used primarily in the UK and Ireland to describe children who require additional support due to learning difficulties, disabilities, or developmental differences. In AT contexts, SEN is relevant because many devices and software tools — including switches, AAC systems, and access solutions — are assessed and funded through school-based SEN processes. Understanding a child's SEN designation often shapes which AT assessments are pursued and what support a school is legally required to provide.