A terrific webpage to have a look at is one from Autism SA... the definitions are extremely easy to understand and aren't going to make you feel worse than you did before.



http://www.autismsa.org.au/definitions-of-key-words-and-terms



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AAP – Autism Advisor Program

ABA Applied Behavior Analysis (therapy method)/Applied Behavioral Analysis

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

AS - Asperger Syndrome

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Aspie - Person with Aspergers

Autie - Autistic Person

CF - Casein Free

EI - Early Intervention

FaHCSIA - (Federal) Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 

GDD - Global Development Delay

GF - Gluten Free

IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome

LD - Learning Disability

LF - Lactose Free

LI - Lactose Intolerant

MDO - Major Depressive Disorder

OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OT - Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy

PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System

PDD-NOS - Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified)

SI - Sensory Integration

SID - Sensory Integration Disorder

SPD - Sensory Processing Disorder

ST - Speech Therapist or Therapy (aka SLP Speech and Language Pathologist)

SX - Signs and Symptoms

TS - Tourette's Syndrome