Glossary

Listed below you will find some of the acronyms and terminology used with a brief explanation of what it is. You may also find more information and links on the LINKS page.

ADD		Attention Deficit Disorder **
ADHD		Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AT		Assistive Technology
Autism		Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life, four times more prevalent in boys than girls and knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. In some cases, aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior may be present. **
Childfind		Program provided by the school district to screen preschool and kindergarten age children.
CP		Cerebral Palsy
CST		Child Study Team
DB		Deaf/Blind
ED		Emotionally Disturbed
EMD		Educable Mentally Disabled
ESY		Extended School Year
FAPE		Free Appropriate Public Education
HI		Hearing Impaired
IDEA		Individuals with Disabilities Education Act**
IEP		Individual Education Plan
ILC		Intensive Learning Center
LD		Learning Disabled**
LRE		Least Restrictive Environment
OSERS		Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services **
OH		Orthopedically Handicapped
OT		Occupational therapy, or therapist
OHI		Other Health Impaired
PT		Physical therapy, or therapist
RTI		Response to Intervention
SLP		Speech Language Pathologist
SMD		Severely Mentally Disabled
TBI		Traumatic Brain Injury
TMD		Trainable Mentally Disabled
VI		Visually Impaired