Glossary of terms

ADD 

Attention Deficit Disorder 

ADHD 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

ASD / ASC 

Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Autistic Spectrum Condition 

CAMHS 

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service 

EHCP 

Education, Health and Care Plan 

EP 

Educational Psychologist 

EWO 

Education Welfare Officer 

HI 

Hearing Impairment 

SpLD  

Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia 

IASS 

Information, Advice and Support Services 

KASH 

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits 

LSA 

Learning Support Assistant 

ODD 

Oppositional Defiance Disorder 

OT 

Occupational Therapy 

PDA 

Pathological Demand Avoidance 

SALT 

Speech and Language Therapy 

SEMH 

Social Emotional and Mental Health 

SEND 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 

SENDCo 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator 

SFP 

School Focused Plan 

SSS 

Sensory Support Service 

VI 

Visual Impairment