A guide to Acronyms

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used acronyms:

AAC: Alternative and Augmentative Communication

ADD: Attention Deficit 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

DS: Downs Syndrome

DCD: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

DVD: Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia

DYSC: Dyscalculia

DYSL: Dyslexia

DYSP: Dyspraxia

EAL: English as an additional Language

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

ISP: Individual Support Plan

LAC: Looked after children

LSA: Learning Support Assistant

MD: Muscular Dystrophy

MLD: Moderate learning difficulties

MSI: Multi-Sensory Impairment

OT: Occupational therapist

PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance 

PECs: Picture Exchange Communication

PEEP: Personal, Emergency Evacuation Plan

PLASC: Pupil Level Annual School Census

PMLD: Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

PSI: Physical and Sensory Impairment

PT: Physiotherapist

S & L: Speech and Language

SaLT: Speech and Language Therapist

SEMH: Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs

SENDCo: Special Educational Needs & Disability 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).