Abbreviations List

• ABA = Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABA = Applied Behavior Analysis (therapy method)
• AD/HD = The DSM-IV eliminated the diagnosis o fADD and replaced it with AD/HD (for Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The specifers for subtypes for this disorder are Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive or Combined
• ADA = The Americans with Disabilities Act
• ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder. Now replaced by AD/HD
• ADD-RT = ADD that lasts into Adulthood is referred to as ADD-RT (Residual Type)
• ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• AEA = Area Education Agency, provides support services to
• AIT = Auditory Integration Training (Berard AIT)
• AIT = Advanced Individual Training or Auditory Integration Therapy
• APD = Auditory Processing Disorder
• AS = Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum)
• ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ASPIE = A person with Asperger's Syndrome
• AUTIE = A person with Autism
• BIL = Brother-In-Law
• BIP = Behavior Improvement Plan
• BMP = Behavior Management Plan
• BP = Bi-Polar (formerly called 'manic depressive')
• CAPD = Central Auditory Processing Disorder
• CARS = Childhood Autism Rating Scale (diagnostic and evaluation tool)
• CAT Scan = Computer Axial Tomography - a scan using an x-ray machine linked to a computer that produces a scan in cross sections catalog of medical diagnoses)
• CF = Cystic Fibrosis
• CF = Casein Free (milk protein)
• CFS = Chronic fatigue syndrome
• CNS = Central Nervous System
• CP = Cerebral Palsy
• CVPD = Central Vision Processing Disorder
• DAS = Developmental Apraxia of Speech
• DCD = Development Coordination Disorder (DSM IV 315.4)
• DD = Darling Daughter (in email)
• DD = Developmentally Delayed
• DD = Development Disorder/Developmental Disabilities
• DH = Darling Husband (in email)
• DH = Developmentally Handicapped (used in some areas instead of DD)
• DHH = Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• DMG = Dimethyl Glycine (a supplement)
• DSM = Disablity Statistical Manual (enormous industry-standard
• DSM-IV = Diagnostic Statistical Manual (edition IV) the current
• DSMR = Diagnostic Statistical Manual (Revised)
• DSPS = Disabled Students' Programs and Services
• DVD = Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
• DX = Diagnosis
• EBD = Emotional Behavior Disorder
• ECG = ElectroCardioGram - records electrical activity in the heart
• EEG = ElectroEncephaloGram - records electrical brain-wave activity in the brain
• EI = Early Intervention
• FAPE = Free Appropriate Public Education
• FBA = Functional Behavioral Assessment
• FC = Facilitated Communication
• FDA = Food and Drug Administration
• FIL = Father-In-Law
• FSP = Family Support Plan
• GF = Gluten Free (protein in small grains)
• GFCF = Gluten Free / Casein Free diet
• GI = Gastro Intestinal
• GT/LD = Gifted, Talented & Learning Disabled
• HFA = High Functioning Autism (autism without mental retardation, e.g. w/IQ of 70 or higher)
• HI = Hearing Impaired (all of us in general)
• IDEA = Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
• IEP = Individual Education Plan
• IQ = Intelligence Quotient
• LD = Learning Disabilities/Differences
• LDA = Learning Disabilities Association
• LF = Lactose Free (milk sugar)
• LFA = Low Functioning Autism
• LI = Lactose Intolerant
• M-D = Manic Depression (Bipolar depression)
• MDO = Major Depressive Disorder
• MDT = Multidisciplinary Team (teacher, SLP, OT, psych and mental retardation, e.g. w/IQ lower than 70)
• MIL = Mother-in-Law
• MR = Mental Retardation, Mentally Retarded (IQ less than 70)
• MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• NLD = Nonverbal Learning Disability
• NOD = Not Otherwise Defined, Often appears alot with DX by psychologists
• NOS = Not of Specific Origin/Not Otherwise Specified (usually
• NT = Neurologically Typical (no diagnosable neurological disorder)
• NVLD = Non-verbal learning disability
• OCD = Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• ODD = Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• OT = Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy
• PDD = Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• PDD/NOS = Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
• PECS = Picture Exchange Communication System
• PET Scan = Postronic Emission Tomography (a nuclear scan that measures blood flow in brain, heart etc.) \
• PLAN = Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network
• PT = Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy
• SAH Mom or SAHM= Stay at home Mom
• SI = Sensory Integration
• SID or DSI = Sensory Integrative (or Integration) Disorder/Dysfunction
• SIDS = Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• SLP = Speech Language Pathologist
• SLT = Speech Language Therapist
• SPD = Sensory Processing Disorder (new name for SID or DSI)
• SPED = Special Education - also used in referring to a Special Ed Teacher
• SSRI = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - antidepressant medication includes Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft
• TASK = Team of Advocates for Special Kids
• TEACCH = Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
• TS = Tourette Syndrome
• VQ = Verbal IQ
   

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