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Common Abbreviations in Autism Services and Special Education
Overview
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a guide to common abbreviations you may come across when receiving autism services and supports.
AAC: Augmentative/Alternative Communication
AAW: Adult Autism Waiver
ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis
ACAP: Adult Community Autism Program
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
ASA: Autism Society of America
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASL: American Sign Language
BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BCaBA: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
BHRS: Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
BSC: Behavioral Specialist Consultant
BSE: Bureau of Special Education
BT: Behavioral Technician
CAP: Client Assistance Program
CASSP: Child & Adolescent Service SystemProgram
CBWA: Community Based Work Assessment
DD: Developmental Disabilities
DHS: Department of Human Services
DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
EI: Early Intervention
ER: Evaluation Report
ESY: Extended School Year
FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA: Functional Behavioral Assessment
FBS: Family Based Services
ID: Intellectual Disability
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP: Individualized Education Program
IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan
ISP: Individual Support Plan
IU: Intermediate Unit
LEA: Local Educational Agency
LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
LSW: Licensed Social Worker
MA: Medical Assistance
MT: Mobile Therapist
NOREP: Notice of Recommended Educational Placement
ODP: Office of Developmental Programs
ODR: Office for Dispute Resolution
OLTL: Office of Long Term Living
OMHSAS: Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
OSEP: Office of Special Education Programs
OSERS: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
OT: Occupational Therapy
OVR: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
PaTTAN: Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder Associated with Strep
PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
PBSP: Positive Behavior Support Plan
PCA: Personal Care Assistant
PDD-NOS: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
PDE: Pennsylvania Department of Education
PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System
P/FDS: Person/Family Directed Supports Waiver
PUNS: Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services
RBT: Registered Behavior Technician
SC: Supports Coordinator
SDI: Specially Designed Instruction
SLP: Speech/Language Pathologist
SMI: Significant Mental Illness
SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI: Supplemental Security Income
STAP: Summer Therapeutic Activities Program
TEACCH: Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
TSS: Therapeutic Staff Support
VB: Verbal Behavior
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.