Acronyms

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ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis 

ABC: Autism Behavior Checklist – a diagnostic tool 

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act 

ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder 

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

ASA: Autism Society of America

ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder 

ASL: American Sign Language 

BCaBA: Board Certified Assistant  Behavior Analyst 

BCBA: Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst 

BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan 

BT: Behavior Technician 

CE: Continuing Education 

DD: Developmental Disabilities 

DTT: Discrete Trial Training 

EIBI: Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention 

FBA: Functional Behavioral Assessment 

FC: Facilitated Communication 

FCT: Facilitated Communication Training 

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 

IEP: Individualized Education Program 

IOA: Interobserver Agreement 

LBA: Licensed Behavior Analyst 

MOOP: Maximum Out of Pocket 

NET: Natural Environment Training 

NT: Neurologically Typical or Neurotypical 

NOS: Not Otherwise Specified 

OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder 

OT: Occupational Therapist 

PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System 

PRT: Pivotal Response Training 

PT: Physical Therapy 

RBT: Registered Behavior Technician 

SAS: Specialized Autism Services 

SIB: Self-Injurious Behavior