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Today I submitted my July article for Autism Today. My column is titled ‘Beyond The Spectrum. This amazing opportunity allows me to share stories, tips, resources and so much more.
For my July column titled ‘What’s in an Acronym?’ I wanted to focus on the learning curve to learn acronyms as we weave our way through the Autism maze.
A few acronyms on the spectrum and more that are closely related (but not necessarily an ASD):
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
AS (Asperger’s Syndrome)
DAS (Developmental Apraxia of Speech)
DD (Developmental Disabilities)
DH (Developmentally Handicapped)
DVD (Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia)
HFA (High-functioning Autism)
LD (Learning Disabled)
MR (Mentally Retarded)
MSDD (MultiSystem Developmental Disorder)
NT (Neurologically Typical) (non-Autistic)
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders Associated with Strep)
PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder)
PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified)
SI (Sensory Integration) and, occasionally for (Speech Impairment),
SIB (Self-Injurious Behavior)
SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder)
SSS (Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome)
TS (Tourette’s Syndrome)
To learn more about Autism Today, my column and the columns of many more fabulous contributors you’ll want to go here: http://www.autismathomeseries.com/Home.html
TTFN (ta-ta for now)
~Rhonda
11 Responses to “Do you Know your Acronyms?”
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June 18th, 2009 at 5:11 am
This is terrific! I printed this out and and keeping a copy. Very helpful!!
November 19th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Generally I do not post on blogs, but I would like to say that this post really forced me to do so! really nice post.
December 1st, 2009 at 4:56 pm
I’ve recently started a blog, the information you provide on this site has helped me tremendously. Thank you for all of your time and work.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Fantastic article!
January 25th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Hello i am so delighted I discovered your blog, I actually discovered you by error, while I was searching Yahoo for something else, Anyways I am here now and would just like to say thanks for a great blog posting and a all round absorbing blog (I also love the theme/design), I do not have time to read it all at the right now but I have bookmarked it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
I see a great improvement in your writing, I’d love to get in touch with you about watching one of your programs. I have become a great fan. Keep up the great work! Your writing is very inspirational for someone who is new to this type of stuff and I have learned so much. Also, I just ordered your autism book and can’t wait!
February 4th, 2010 at 10:29 am
This is very cool… I didn’t know that so many acronyms existed! I printed this out and plan to use it as part of my research project on Autism. I hope that’s okay. I will include your name and URL. I’ll let you know how it goes. I might win an award. Thanks, Howie.
~Howie, it’s perfectly fine for you to use my list of acronyms for your project. I am thrilled to be of help. I’m sure that your research project will turn out wonderful. If I can do anything further to help you please let me know. And, please let me know about your award when you receive it! – Rhonda
February 5th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Amazing! I printed this out and plan to share it with my colleagues. I know many of these acronyms but learned many new ones, also. What a great site you have, Rhonda. I’m reading The Journey, Home from Autism – can’t put it down!
February 28th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading your article here. Thank you.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
That’s exactly how I look at it as well. Cheers, you’ve just made my day.
March 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am
The importance of “dealing with adult ADD” is some what quite significant to how we can achieve a positive life. Attention deficit disorder is not just common in Young kids, but also hugely unrecognized in young and old adults, its still a rather difficult issue to pinpoint the exact root cause of it. Some common signs of adult ADD and ADHD can be, and is medically misunderstood for depression are, stubbornness, poor organizational skills, procrastination, poor financial management, very moody, easily bored, and rather forgetful, these are the more common signs that have relation to ADD and ADHD.
Hi Gregory. Thanks for contributing. Your website. http://tinyurl.com/y9hnjl9, is full of accurate information. I found the information on Concentration Essentials for Attention Deficit Disorders quite interesting. Thanks once again. I hope to hear back from you on the questions I sent directly to you. ~Rhonda