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 |