- 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
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