Glossary of Terms
ADD |
Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADHD |
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder |
AS |
Asperger syndrome |
ASC |
Autistic Spectrum Condition |
ASD |
Autistic Spectrum Disorder |
CAF |
Common Assessment Framework |
CAMHS |
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service |
CIC |
Child in Care |
CYP |
Children and Young People |
DfE |
Department for Education |
EHC |
Education, Health and Care |
EHCNA |
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment |
EP |
Educational Psychologist |
EYFS |
Early Years Foundation Stage |
LA |
Local Authority |
LDA |
Learning and Disability Assessment |
MLD |
Moderate Learning Difficulty |
OT |
Occupational therapist |
RAS |
Resource Allocation System |
SALT |
Speech and Language Therapy |
SEN |
Special Educational Needs |
SENCO |
Special Educational Needs Coordinator |
SEND |
Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities |
SENDIST |
Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Tribunal |
SLD |
Severe Learning Difficulty |
TAC |
Team Around the Child |