SEN Abbreviations
A guide to Acronyms
Below is a list of some of the most commonly used acronyms for Inclusion:
AAC: Alternative and Augmentative Communication
ADD: Attention Defect Disorder
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
AEN: Additional Educational Needs
ASD: Autistic Spectrum Disorder
BDD: Body Dysmorphic Disorder
CAMHS: Child and adolescent mental health service.
CF: Cystic Fibrosis
CLD: Complex Learning Needs
CoP: Code of Practice
CP: Cerebral Palsy
CYP: Children and Young People
DAMP: Deficits in Attention, Motor Control and Perceptual Abilities
DS: Downs Syndrome
DCD: Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (Dyspraxia)
DVD: Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
DYSC: Dyscalculia
DYSL: Dyslexia
DYSP: Dyspraxia
EAL: English as an additional Language
EBD: Emotional and behavioural difficulties
EHCP: Education, Health & Care Plan
EOTAS: Education other than at school
EP: Educational Psychologist
EWO: Education Welfare Officer
HI/VI/PI: Hearing impairment /visual impairment /physical impairment
LAC: Looked after children
LSA: Learning Support Assistant
MD: Muscular Dystrophy
MLD: Moderate learning difficulties
MSI: Multi-Sensory Impairment
ODD: Oppositional Defiance Disorder
OT: Occupational therapist
PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome
PECs: Picture Exchange Communication
PLASC: Pupil Level Annual School Census
PMLD: Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
PSI: Physical and Sensory Impairment
PSP: Personal / pastoral Support Plan
PT: Physiotherapist
S & L: Speech and Language
SaLT: Speech and Language Therapist
SEMH: Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs
SENCo: Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SENDIST: Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
SLCN: Speech, Language, communication needs
SLD: Severe Learning Difficulties
SLSA: Speech and Language Support Assistant
SLD: Severe Learning Difficulties
SpLD: Specific Learning Difficulties (i.e.: dyslexia, dyscalculia etc).