Acronyms

This post comes courtesy of Peel Autism Resource

Caring for a someone with diverse needs often involves using many acronyms.

Having trouble keeping track of what they all mean? This list may help

ABA	Applied Behaviour Analysis
A-B-C	Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence
ABLLS-R	Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (revised)
ACSD	Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADOS	Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
AIP	Autism Intervention Program (2006-2017)
AO	Autism Ontario
AODA	Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
ASD	Autism Spectrum Disorder
BACB	Behavior Analysis Certification Board
BCBA	Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
BCBA-D	Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - Doctoral
BCaBA	Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst
BIP	Behaviour Intervention Plan (also known as BSP or Behaviour Support Plan)
BSP	Behaviour Support Plan
CIC	Clinician-In-Charge (also known as CS or Clinical Supervisor)
CS	Clinical Supervisor
DFO	Direct Funding Option (service option under the AIP or Liberal OAP/Legacy Program)
DSO	Direct Service Option (service option under the AIP or Liberal OAP/Legacy Program) or Developmental Services Ontario
DTC	Disability Tax Credit
EA	Educational Assistant (may be called ERW or TA in other school boards)
ERW	Education Resource Worker (may be called EA or TA in other school boards)
FA	Functional Analysis
FBA	Functional Behaviour Assessment
IBI	Intensive Behavioural Intervention (also known as comprehensive ABA)
IEP	Individual Education Plan
IPRC	Identification, Placement & Review Committee
ISP	Individual Service Plan or Individual Support Plan
IT	Instructor Therapist
ND	Neurodivergent or Neurodiverse
NT	Neurotypical
OAP	Ontario Autism Program
ODD	Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ODSP	Ontario Disability Support Program
OHRC	Ontario Human Rights Commission
OHRT	Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
OT	Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy
PPM	Policy/Program Memorandum (i.e. PPM 140)
RBT	Registered Behaviour Technician
RDSP	Registered Disability Savings Plan
SEA	Special Equipment Allotment
SEAC	Special Education Advisory Committee
SEG	Special Education Grant
SEPPA	Special Education Per Pupil Amount
SIP	Special Incidence Portion
SLP	Speech Language Pathologist
SNA	Special Needs Assistant (in Toronto District School Board)
ST	Senior Therapist
TA	Teaching Assistant (may be called EA or ERW in other school boards)

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