Q:
What does SEND stand for? And meanings of other abbreviations and acronyms.
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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These terms can seem outdated and I think every effort should be made to #flipthenarrative away from deficit terminology and towards strengths and individual education profiles.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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