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What does SEND stand for? And meanings of other abbreviations and acronyms.

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  • 07 May 2021
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    Inclusive Teach has a list of over 100 terms, abbreviations and acronyms used in Special Education.
    https://inclusiveteach.com/2019/05/28/send-a…

    Joe White, Inclusive Teach, explains:
    These terms can seem outdated and I think every effort should be made to #flipthenarrative away from deficit terminology and towards strengths and individual education profiles. This guide, to widely used SEND acronyms, seeks to reduce some of the barriers between professionals and parents when accessing documentation.

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    SEND means Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

    Other commonly used abbreviations and acronyms:

    AAC
    Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is the term used to describe methods of communication which can be used to add to the more familiar methods of speech and writing when these are impaired.

    ABA
    Applied behavioural analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. Many experts consider ABA to be the gold-standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental conditions.

    CIN
    Child in Need

    DLA
    disability living allowance

    EHCP
    Education Health and Care Plan

    IEP
    An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a plan or programme designed for children with SEN to help them to get the most out of their education.

    LSA
    Learning Support Assistant

    OT
    Occupational Therapy

    OT-SI
    Occupational Therapy-Sensory Integration (OT-SI),

    P2G
    Proloquo2Go is a symbol-supported communication app providing a voice to individuals who cannot speak.

    PODD
    Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) is normally a book or device that contains symbols and words to support communication between people with complex communication needs and their communication partners, whether that’s carers, family, friends or support workers. 

    PT
    physical therapy/therapist

    RAP
    Raising Attainment Plan

    SALT
    Speech and Language therapy/therapist(s)

    SLT
    Speech and language therapy/therapist(s)

    SLTA
    Speech and language therapy assistant / teaching assistant

    ST
    Speech Therapy/therapist

    TA
    Teaching Assistant

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