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

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