Jargon Buster
Abbreviations & Acronyms
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A
AAC - Assistive Augmentative Communication
ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis
ABC - Autism Behavior Checklist
ABI - Adaptive Behavior Inventory
ABLE - Adult Basic Literacy Education
ABLLS - Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills test
AD - Attachment Disorder
ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
AIT - Advanced Individual Training
AIT - Auditory Integration Therapy
APD - Auditory Processing Disorder
APE - Adaptive Physical Education
AS - Asperger's Syndrome/Disorder (no longer used as a diagnosis on its own)
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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B
BBB - Blood Brain Barrier
BD/ED - Behavior Disordered Emotionally Disturbed
BP - Bi-Polar
BSC - Behavioral Specialist Consultant
BSU - Behavioral Services Unit
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C
CAPD - Central Auditory Processing Disorder
CARS - Childhood Autism Rating Scale
CAT or CT Scan - Computer Axial Tomography
CD - Conduct Disorder
CF - Casein Free
CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CHARGE - Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment
CHAT - Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
CI - Community Integration
CLA - Community Living Arrangement
CNS - Central Nervous System
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CP- Cerebral Palsy
CVPD - Central Vision Processing Disorder
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D
DAS - Developmental Apraxia of Speech / Differential Abilities Scales
DCD - Development Coordination Disorder
DD - Developmental Disorder
DH - Developmentally Handicapped
DR - Disability Rights
DS - Down’s Syndrome
DTT - Discrete Trial Training
DTVMI - Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
DX - Diagnosis / Diagnosed
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E
EASe - Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect
EBD - Emotional Behavioral Disorder
ECG - ElectroCardioGram
ECT - ElectroConvulsive Therapy
ED - Emotionally Disturbed
EEG - ElectroEncephaloGram
EFA - Essential Fatty Acids
EFD - Executive Functioning Disorder
EH - Emotionally Handicapped
EI - Early Intervention
EPD - Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization
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F
FAS - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FC - Facilitated Communication
FMRI - Functional MRI
FNS - Fuzzy Neuron Syndrome
FRAX - Fragile X Syndrome
FSP - Family Support Plan
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G
GAF - Global Assessment of Functioning scale
GARS - Gilliam Autism Rating Scale
GF/CF/SF - Gluten-free / Casein free / Soy-free diet
GI - GastroIntestinal
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H
HFA - High Functioning Autism
HH - Hard of Hearing
HI - Hearing Impaired
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I
IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ICF - Intermediate Care Facility
IEP - Individual Education Plan
IgG - Immunoglobulin G
IME - Independent Medical Examination
InLv - Independent Living
IQ - Intelligence Quotient
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J
JADD - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
L
LD - Learning Disability / Learning Disabled
LKS - Landau Kleffner Syndrome
LOD - Low Oxalate Diet
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
M
MD - Manic Depression
MDO - Major Depressive Disorder
MEG - Magnetoencephalogram
MFE - Multi-Factored Evaluation
MH - Mental Health
MH - Mentally Handicapped
MMR - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccination
MPD - Multiple Personality Disorder
MR - Mental Retardation / Mentally Retarded
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MSDD - Multi-system developmental disorder
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N
NBD - Neurobiological Disorder
NCSE - National Council for Special Education
NDA - Not Diagnosed with Anything
NIDD - National Intellectual Disability Database
NIDS - NeuroImmune Deficiency Syndrome
NOD - Not Otherwise Defined / Diagnosed
NOS - Not of Specific Origin / Not Otherwise Specified
NT - Neurotypical
NVLD - Non-Verbal Learning Disability
NYD - Not Yet Diagnosed
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O
OCD - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Behavior
ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
OHI - Other Health Impaired
OT - Occupational Therapist /Therapy
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P
PANDAS - Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections
PCA - Personal Care Assistant
PDD - Pervasive Developmental Disorder
PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System
PERS - Personal Emergency Response Systems
PET - Positron Emission Tomography scan
PRT - Pivotal Response Training
PT - Physical Therapist / Therapy
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Q
QEEG - Quantitative ElectroEncephaloGram
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R
RA - Rheumatoid Arthritis
RDI - Relationship Developmental Intervention
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S
SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder
SBH - Severe Behavior Handicap
SCD - Specific Carbohydrate Diet
SED - Severely Emotionally Disturbed
SENO - Special Education Needs Organiser
SESS - Special Education Support Service
SERTS - Social Communication and Emotional Regulation, and implementing Transactional Supports
SI - Sensory Integration
SID - Sensory Integration Dysfunction
SIB - Self-Injurious Behavior
SIPT - Sensory Integration and Praxis Text
SLP - Speech and Language Pathologist
SM - Selective Mutism
SNA - Special Needs Assistant
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T
TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury
TOPL - Test of Pragmatic Language
TS - Tourette’s Syndrome
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V
VB - Verbal Behavior
VQ - Verbal IQ