This list was created based on what abbreviations are seen most often. To add or suggest other abbreviations please email as.greaterdetroit@gmail.com.
AAC: Assistive Augmentative Communication
ABA: Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABC: Autism Behavior Checklist
ABI: Adaptive Behavior Inventory
ABLE Act: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act
ABLE: Adult Basic Literacy Education
ABLLS: Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills test
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASPEN: Asperger Syndrome Parent Education Network
ASGD: Autism Society of Greater Detroit
CARD: Center for Autism and Related Disorders
CARS: Childhood Autism Rating Scale
CF: Casein Free
CNS: Central Nervous System
DDD: Division of Developmental Disabilities
DHHS: Department of Health and Human Services
DOH: Department of Health
ECSA: Early Childhood Special Education
EI: Early Intervention
ESL: English as a Second Language
FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education
FERPA: Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FSP: Family Support Plan
FSS: Family Support Services
GF: Gluten Free
HFA: High Functioning Autism
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP: Individualized Education Program
IFSP: Individual Family Service Plan
IQ: Intelligence Quotient
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
OT: Occupational Therapy
PDDNOS: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System
POA: Power of Attorney
PT: Physical Therapy
SNT: Special Needs Trust
SSA: Social Security Administration
SSDI: Social Security Disability Income
SSI: Supplemental Security Income
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