Glossary: Acronyms & Definitions

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336)

ASD

Anchorage School District

At Risk

Infants who may develop problems because of certain conditions such as premature birth.

CBVI

Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

CEEHI

Consultation and Education for Early Hearing Impairment

Cognitive

Relating to developmental area that involves thinking skills.

DD

Developmental Disabilities

DDD

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Pediatrician

Pediatrician with specialized training in diagnosing children with developmental disabilities.

DHSS

Department of Health and Social Services

DMHDD

Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

DOE

Department of Education

Early Interventionist

Infant Education/Therapist who assesses / plans / implements developmental programs.

EIP

Early Intervention Program

Expressive Language

Communication by language, gesturing, and sign language.

FAE

Fetal Alcohol Effects

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education

FAS

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

FSS

PIC Family Services Specialist

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IEP

Individualized Education Program

IFSP

Individualized Family Service Plan

ILP

Infant Learning Program

LEAP

L earn E xplore A nd P lay

NDT

Neurodevelopmental Treatment

Neurologist

Medical Doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system.

NICU

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

OCS

Office of Children Services

Ophthalmologist

Medical Doctor specializing in treatment and surgeries of the eyes.

Orthotics

Devices used to immobilize or support a part of the body in order to prevent deformity or to assist with function.

OT

Occupational Therapist/Therapy

PARENTS, Inc.

Alaska's Parent Training and Information Center

Part C

The part of IDEA which addresses the needs of children ages 0-3.

PAT

Parent's As Teacher's

Pediatrician

Medical Doctor who specializes in care for infants, children, and adolescents.

PIC

Programs for Infants and Children, Inc.

PSP

Primary Service Provider

Psychologist

Non-medical professional who works in the field of brain function and human behavior.

PT

Physical Therapist/Therapy

Receptive Language

Understanding of what is being communicated.

SESA

Special Education Service Agency

SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

SSI

Supplemental Security Income

ST

Speech Therapist/Therapy

TEFRA

Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act

VI

Visually Impaired

WIC

Women, Infants, and Children