Hi! My name is Latifah Lutonadio, and I’m currently studying in the Special Care Counseling program. I’ve been in the program for 2 years, and I created this glossary to support students educators.
This glossary focuses on key terms used in Special Care Counseling. It’s meant to help clarify complex vocabulary.
The glossary includes 18 important terms, along with clear pronunciations, definitions, translations, examples, and images. I hope it will be a helpful tool for you!
Assement
Noun
A process of evaluating someone's needs, skills, or progress.
Example: An initial assessment is done before creating a intervention plan.
fr: Évaluation
Attachment Disorder
Noun
A condition in which a child has difficulty forming healthy emotional bonds with caregivers, often due to early trauma, neglect, or inconsistent care.
Example: Children with attachment disorder may struggle to trust adults or form relationships.
fr: Trouble de l'attachement
Autonomy
Noun
The ability to make one's own decisions independently.
Example: Promoting autonomy is essential in special care counseling.
fr: Autonomie
Behavior
Noun
The way in which a person acts, especially toward others.
Example: The educator observed the student's behavior during class.
fr: Comportement
Boundries
Noun
Limits that define acceptable behavior in a professional relationship.
Example: Maintaining clear boundaries is important when working with clients.
fr: Limites professionnelles
Confidentiality
Noun
The ethical duty to protect private information shared by clients.
Example: Confidentiality must be respected in all client interactions.
fr: Confidentialité
Counseling
Noun
Professional guidance to help individuals resolve personal or psychological problems.
Example: Counseling sessions are available for students who experience anxiety.
fr: Consultation
Crisis
Noun
A time of intense difficulty or danger requiring immediate action
Example: The educator responded quickly to manage the student's crisis.
fr: Crise
Developmental Delay
Noun
When a child does not reach developmental milestones at the expected times.
Example: The child showed signs of developmental delay in communication.
fr: Retard de développement
Diagnosis
Noun
The identification of a condition or disorder based on symptoms and tests.
Example: A diagnosis helps determine the most effective support strategy.
fr: Diagnostic
Disability
Noun
A set of actions designed to improve a situation or support someone need
Example: The school ensures that students with disabilities receive the support they need.
fr: Handicap
Empathy
Noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Example: Empathy is key to building strong relationships with clients.
fr: Empathie
Inclusion
Noun
The practice of integrating all students, including those with special needs, into mainstream classrooms.
Example: Inclusion allows students with diverse needs to learn together.
fr: Inclusion
Intervention
Noun
A set of actions designed to improve a situation or support someone need
Example: The intervention helped the student develop better social skills
fr: Intervention
Intervention plan
Noun
A structured and personalized plan that outlines strategies and supports designed to help a person achieve specific goals.
Example: The intervention plan included strategies to improve the student's communication skills.
fr: Plan d'intervention
Resilience
Noun
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
Example: Building resilience is a long-term goal in intervention.
fr: Résilience
Self-regulation
Noun
The ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Example: Teaching self-regulation helps students cope with frustration.
fr: Autorégulation
Special needs
Noun
Refers to individuals who require additional support due to physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning differences.
Example: The school is well-equipped to support students with special needs.