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to Autism Abbreviations 101
Autism and Abbreviations….They
were made for each other. You get a diagnosis, learn the definition of
autism, how to spell it and start to feel like you have a handle on
things...until you sit in on your first IEP meeting. Suddenly you are
finding yourself struggling
to crack the secret code of abbreviations. Here
is a list of abbreviations commonly (or not so commonly) used in the
special-ed world. This list should prove to be helpful for the beginner
and experienced. I provided abbreviations from both the professionals and
the parents, after all it is only fair that we share information with each
other.
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| For the Professionals
ASD —Autism Spectrum Disorders or Autism Society of Delaware (We grabbed it first!)ABA—Applied Behavior Analysis APE—Adapted Physical Education BMP—Behavior Management Protocol FAPE—Free and Appropriate Public Education IDEA—Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IEP—Individualized Education Program LD—Learning Disabled LRE—Least Restrictive Environment MR—Mentally Retarded OT—Occupational Therapy PECS—Picture Exchange Communication System OCD—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PT—Physical Training SIB—Self Injurious Behavior SIT—Sensory Integration Therapy TEACCH—Treatment and Education of Autism and Related Communication and Handicapped Children Organizations: ASA—Autism Society of America ASD—Autism Society of Delaware LDAF—Lower Delaware Autism Foundation DAP—Delaware Autism Program
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For the Parents
BS —Biohazard SpecialistPBJ—Peanut Butter and Jelly CARE—Children w/Autism are Really Exhausting PH.D.—Poor Humor Department SPT—Shredded Paper Therapy (This also includes books, bills, photos and wall paper that is currently on the wall) NIMC—Not In My Car! (This normally is used in conjunction with
the PBJ or SPT) WATSMDA? — Why Are There So Many Darn Abbreviations? CAN—Won’t NO—No YES—No DAHM—Does Anyone Hear Me? (This is often used in in unison with TTYS—Talking To Yourself) OCD—Overly Creative Dysfunction PONT—Parent’s of the Neuro-typical (Not to be confused with a Muggle) REINFORCEMENT—Respite worker, tickets to the theatre and reservations at a swanky restaurant (very controversial form of therapy—please seek professional advice before trying) POACH’D—Parents Of Autistic Children TOAST—Totally Outrageous Autistic Spectrum Temperment. (I.e. You are “TOAST” if you are at the mall and run out of gummy bears)
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