GLOSSARY This list is a quick reference for acronyms used within this publication.
AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis
ADI-R
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
ADOS-2
Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
CARS-2
Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CSOC
Children's System of Care
DCF
Department of Children and Families
DDD
Division of Developmental Disabilities
DSM-5
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition
EEG
Electroencephalograph
EIS (or NJEIS)
Early Intervention System (NJEIS in New Jersey)
ESY
Extended School Year
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA
Functional Behavior Assessment
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEIA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (re-authorization of IDEA in 2004)
IEP
Individualized Education Program
IFSP
Individualized Family Service Plan
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
M-CHAT-R/F
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow Up
NJAC
New Jersey Administrative Code
OSE
Office of Special Education
OT
Occupational Therapist/Therapy
PBS
Positive Behavior Supports
PRISE
Parental Rights in Special Education
PT
Physical Therapist/Therapy
ST
Speech Therapist/Therapy
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