Autism Acronyms
I had written a separate post about all of the following autism-related acronyms on this page, however, I figured it would be a good idea to list them on a separate page for those who are unfamiliar with them, sort of a quick reference guide.
- ASD: autism spectrum disorder
- ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis
- OT: occupational therapy
- SI: sensory integration
- AIT: auditory integration training
- EI: early intervention
- FC: facilitated communication
- NT: neuro-typical
- ND: neuro-diverse
- IEP: Individual Education Plan
- IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan
- IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder
- SPED: special education
- PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System
- PDD-NOS: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
- GF/CF: gluten-free/casein-free diet
- ASA: Autism Society of America
- DAN: Defeat Autism Now
Those on this list are the ones that I refer to most frequently on this site. Feel free to drop me a line if there are any more that should be added.
