Re: what do all the abbr. stand for????

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Thanks-

All the ones after people tell about the children.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much-

that will be a big help.

Clare

[Guest guest]

> NVLD = non verbal learning disorder

> LD = learning disorder

> ASD = autism spectrum disorder

> AS = Asperger's Syndrome

> HFA = high-functioning autism

> OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder

> PDD-NOS = pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified

>

> that's all I can think of...

TS - Tourette's Syndrome

CDD - Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

LFA - low-functioning autism

BP - bipolar or blood pressure

SD - speech delay

SID - sensory integration disorder

and that is a *I* can think of.....

Next?

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I think I've seen one that says GERD??? Anyone???

[Guest guest]

and byob...we use that one when we have a live chat LOL!

Kerri

Re: what do all the abbr. stand for????

> dh = dear husband or dumb husband

> mil - mother in law

> fil - father in law

> bil ; sil, brother, sister in law

> ot occupational therapy

> st speech therapy

>

> What others?

nt = neurotypical (our way of saying " normal " , which is such a yucky word!)

slt = speech and language therapist/therapy

OT (in subject line) = off topic (not about life with autism)

[Guest guest]

> All the ones after people tell about the children.

NVLD = non verbal learning disorder

LD = learning disorder

ASD = autism spectrum disorder

AS = Asperger's Syndrome

HFA = high-functioning autism

OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder

PDD-NOS = pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified

that's all I can think of...

[Guest guest]

hmmmmm.

Oh my end:

" NT " - " Neuro-Typical "

" HFA " - High-Functioning Autism (or Autistic)

" dh " - Dear Husband or Dumb Husband, depending on the day.

Penny :-)

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> SID - sensory integration disorder

sometimes abbreviated DSI just to confuse people more.

Salli

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Grace you are so smart! Thanks

wendy