11. ABBREVIATIONS

Some Abbreviations you will frequently hear:

ABA - Applied Behavioural Analysis
AEN - Additional Educational Needs
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
AS - Asperger Syndrome
EP - Educational Psychologist
GFCF - Gluten-free casein-free
IEP - Individual Education Plan
LEA - Local Educational Authority
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulties
NAS - National Autistic Society
OT - Occupational Therapy
PDD/NOS - Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
SCD - Socio-communication disorder
SEN - Special Educational Needs
SENCO - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
SIO - Schools Improvement Officer
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulties
SLT - Speech and Language Therapy/therapist
SNA - Special Needs Assistant
VB - Verbal Behaviour