Autism Journeys Treatment Center
272 East 12200 South
Draper, UT 84020
(We're located directly South of the Draper Post Office)
(801) 938-9268
info@autismjourneys.org
Hours
Monday–Thursday,
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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ABA- Applied Behavior Analysis
ABC Analysis (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence
ADHD- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
AIT- Auditory Integration Training
AS-Asperger Syndrome
ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder
AT- Assistive Technology
CAPD- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
CBA- Curriculum-Based Assessment
CBT-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CDD- Child Disintegrative Disorder
CA- Chronological Age
DA- Developmental Age
DAP- Developmental Appropriate Practice
DT- Discrete Trial
DIR- Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based approach (Floortime)
DRA or DR(O)- Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (Other) Behavior
DSM-lV- Diagnostic and statistical manual, 4th edition
EI- Early Intervention
ESY- Extended School Year services
FAPE- Free, Appropriate, Public Education
FBA- Functional Behavioral Assessment
GFCF- Gluten free, Casein Free (diet)
IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP- Individual Education Plan
IFSP- Individualized Family Services Plan
IPG -Integrated Play Groups
LD- Learning Disability
LRE- Least Restrictive Environment
MA- Mental Age
OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Behavior
OT- Occupational Therapist/Therapy
PBS- Positive Behavior Support
PDD- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
PDD-NOS- Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified
PECS- Picture Exchange Communication System
PT- Physical Therapist/Therapy
RDI- Relationship Development Intervention
SCERTS-Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, & Transactual Supports
SD- Standard Deviation
SIB- Self-Injurious Behavior
SI- Sensory Integration
SLP- Speech Language Pathologist
TEACCH- Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-handicapped Children
ToM- Theory of Mind
VBT-Verbal Behavior Therapy
Voc-ED- Vocational Education
ZPP- Zone of Proximal Development
UT- Utah
Neisworth, J.T., & Wolfe, P.S. (2007). The Autism Encyclopedia: 500 Entries for Parents and Professionals