Abbreviations | Autism PDD
I figured I'd add this topic for Mizzou Mom - she couldn't find a topic called this - please add on what I miss
FBA - Functional Behavior Assessment
IEP - Individual Education Plan
Rx - Prescriptions
Dx - Diagnosis
HFA - High Functioning Autistic
BIP - Behavior Intervention Plan
BCBA - Behavior Analyst
PDD-NOS- Pervasive Developmental Delay - Not otherwise specified.
Courtesy of Tzoya's post 
FBA = Functional Behavioral Assessment. It's a structured observation that is designed to determine the FUNCTION of a behavior. For example, is your son seeking a break or is he obsessed with looking in the mirror or is he too shy to go when the others go so he needs to go at other times?
BIP = Behavior Intervention Plan. Based on the REASON for the behavior, a sensible postive plan can be created. For example, as a pp mentioned, if your son simply needs a break, he can be give a card that he can use to get out of class for a short time. That can be part of his structured behavior plan. It can be a "free pass" or it can be time earned by doing other things. It should contain NOTHING NEGATIVE.
BCBA = Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This is someone who has A LOT of education in behavior modification. Most are experts in autism. A BCBA is not the only person who can do and FBA and create a BIP, but s/he's the best.
Courtesy of JessicaO:
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
For the Parents
BS—Biohazard Specialist
PBJ—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)
MommaNiki
this is great. Thanks for the clarificationum.....I feel stupid but I'm very new to this stuff.....what are poeple talking about when they say NT, or dh, dd, etc.......Nt- neurologically typical ("normal"acting)DH - dear husband
dw - dear wife
dd - dear daughter
ds - dear son
ahhhh, thank you.
I think my DH is going to stand for something else though...
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