Guide to Acronyms

AAC	Assistive Augmentative Communication
ABA	Applied Behavioral Analysis
ADA	Americans with Disabilities Act
ADDM	Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADI	Autism Diagnostic Interview
APE	Adaptive Physical Education
ASD	Autism Spectrum Disorder
BASC	Behavior Assessment System for Children
BIP	Behavior Intervention Plan
CDC	Centers for Disease Control
DD	Developmental Disabilities
DSM-V	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (Fifth Edition)
DSP	Direct Support Professional
dx	Diagnosis
EEG	Electroencephalogram
EIBI	Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
FAPE	Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA	Functional Behavioral Assessment
FCT	Functional Communication Training
ICF	Intermediate Care Facility
IDEA	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004)
IEP	Individualized Education Program
IFSP	Individualized Family Service Plan
IRA	Individualized Residential Alternative
LCSW	Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LD	Learning Disabled
LEA	Local Education Agency
LFA	Low-functioning Autistic or Low-functioning Autism
MDT	Multidisciplinary Team
NET	Natural Environment Teaching
NLP	National Language Paradigm
NOS	Not Otherwise Specified
NT	Neurotypical
OCD	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OT	Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapist
PBIS	Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
PDD	Pervasive Developmental Disorder
PDD-NOS	Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified
PECS	Picture Exchange Communication System
PLEP	Present Levels of Educational Performance
PRT	Pivotal Response Training
SAT	Student Assistance Team
SCQ	Social Communication Questionnaire
SD	Standard Deviation
SEA	State Educational Agency
TEACCH	Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children