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Q: What does ASC mean?
A: Autistic Spectrum Condition. A more modern, neutral term for autism is used by many professionals and families. Q: What does ADHD mean? A: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A condition affecting concentration, impulse control and activity levels, often requiring tailored support in school. Q: What does ADD mean? A: Attention Deficit Disorder. A form of ADHD without hyperactivity, where difficulties mainly involve attention and focus. Q: What does PDA mean? A: Pathological Demand Avoidance. A profile within the autism spectrum characterised by high anxiety and extreme avoidance of everyday demands. Q: What does SLCN mean? A: Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Difficulties understanding or using language, interacting socially, or communicating effectively. Q: What does SEMH mean? A: Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour or wellbeing that impact learning. Q: What does MLD mean? A: Moderate Learning Difficulties. Slower progress across the curriculum, requiring additional support to understand and retain learning. Q: What does SLD mean? A: Severe Learning Difficulties. Significant cognitive needs requiring highly personalised teaching and support. Q: What does PMLD mean? A: Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Complex needs involving very high levels of support for learning, communication, mobility and health. Q: What does SpLD mean? A: Specific Learning Difficulty. A difficulty affecting particular areas such as reading, writing, spelling or maths, while other abilities remain unaffected. Q: What does Dyslexia mean? A: A specific learning difficulty mainly affecting reading, spelling and processing of written language. Q: What does Dyscalculia mean? A: A specific learning difficulty affecting understanding of numbers, calculation and mathematical concepts. Q: What does Dyspraxia or DCD mean? A: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder. A condition affecting motor skills, coordination, organisation and sometimes sensory processing. Q: What does HI mean? A: Hearing Impairment. A range of hearing difficulties that may require assistive technology, adaptations, or specialist teaching. Q: What does VI mean? A: Visual Impairment. Partial sight or blindness requiring adapted materials, specialist equipment or mobility support. Q: What does MSI mean? A: Multi-Sensory Impairment. Combined vision and hearing losses, requiring highly specialised support. |
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