The glossary breaks down key terms and phrases you may come across when talking about SEND in school.
ADD / ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder / 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
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
SENCo / SENDCo
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator
SFP
School Focused Plan
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyscalculia)
SSS
Sensory Support Service
VI
Visual Impairment