ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHS: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome (also referred to as ADHD)
AIM: Access and Inclusion Model
ALP: Alternative Learning Programme
ASC: Autism Spectrum Condition
CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
CBT: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CDI: Childhood Development Initiative
CYPSC: Child and Young Person’s Service Committee
DEIS: Delivering Equality of Opportunity In Schools
DLP: Designated Liaison Person
EBSA: Emotionally Based School Avoidance
EWO: Educational Welfare Officer
EWS: Educational Welfare Services
HSCL: Home School Community Liaison
INTO: Irish National Teachers’ Organisation
MD–MTSS: Multi-Dimensional Multi-Tiered System of Support
NEPS: National Educational Psychological Service
NPC: National Parents Council
NSCE: National Council for Special Education
ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance
SCP: School Completion Programme
SCDP: South Dublin County Partnership
SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCO: Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SNA: Special Needs Assistant
SSP: School Support Programme
TESS: Tusla Educational Support Services
TTYS: Tallaght Travellers Youth Service
YoDA: Youth Drug and Alcohol Service