YOUR NEW AUTISM VOCABULARY
By: Ronit Molko
When a family receives a diagnosis of autism, their vocabulary begins to change. Suddenly there is an array of clinical terms, abbreviations and acronyms to become familiar with. Assessments, IEPs, ABA (…which may be provided by a BCBA), OT and SLP and the list goes on. One of the most important words parents need to understand is ADVOCACY.