Ever wondered what was behind the cryptic acronyms EIP, OCD or HDHD? Here is an index of the acronyms and symbols frequently used in ABA therapy.
A
- ABA
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- ABC
- Autism Behavior Checklist–a diagnostic tool
- ADA
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- ADD
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADHD
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- ADI
- Autism Diagnostic Interview–a diagnostic tool developed by the Medical Research Council
- ADOS
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
- AIT
- Auditory Integration Training
- AS
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- ASA
- Autism Society of America
- ASD
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ASL
- American Sign Language
B
- BCBA
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- BCaBA
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
C
- CARS
- Childhood Autism Rating Scale
- CBCL
- Achenbach Childhood Behavior Checklist–a diagnostic tool
- CHAT
- Checklist for Autism in Toddlers–a diagnostic tool
D
- DAN Doctor
- a physician who uses the DAN protocol to diagnose autism
- DAN Protocol
- an assessment protocol that examines the underlying disorders causing autism
- DD
- Developmental Disabilities
- DVD
- Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
E
- EEG
- Electroencephalogram
- ELAP
- Early Learning Accomplishment Profile–an evaluation tool
F
- FC
- Facilitated Communication
- FCT
- Facilitated Communication Training
G
- GARS
- Gilliam Autism Rating Scale
H
- HFA
- High-functioning Autistic
I
- ICF
- Intermediate Care Facility
- IDEA
- Individuals with Disabilities Act
- IEP
- Individualized Education Plan
- IFSP
- Individualized Family Service Plan
- IHP
- Individualized Habilitation Program
- IPP
- Individual Program Plan
L
- LCSW
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LRE
- Least Restrictive Environment
M
- MSDD
- Multi-System Developmental Disorder
N
- NT
- Neurologically Typical (or Neurotypical)
- NOS
- Not Otherwise Specified
O
- OCD
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- ODD
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- OT
- Occupational Therapist
P
- PDD
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- PDD NOS
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- PECS
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- PEP
- Psycho-Educational Profile
- PEPR
- Psycho-Educational Profile Revised
- PRT
- Pivotal Response Training
- PT
- Physical Therapist
R
- RBT
- Registered Behavior Technician
S
- SAS
- Specialized Autism Services
- SI
- Sensory Integration
- SIB
- Self-Injurious Behavior
- SIT
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- SLP
- Speech-Language Pathologist
T
- TEACCH
- Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children