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Early Intervention (EI) uses acronyms/abbreviations frequently. Keeping track of each of these can be a challenge, especially if you are unfamiliar or new to the EI Program. The following is a list of commonly used acronyms.
ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
BDI-3 – Battelle Developmental Inventory 3rd Edition
COS – Child Outcome Summary
DCBDD – Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities
DS – Developmental Specialist
ECMH – Early Child Mental Health
EI – Early Intervention
EIHS – Early Intervention Hearing Services
EISC – Early Intervention Service Coordinator
ETR – Evaluation Team Report
FDA – Family Directed Assessment
HMG – Help Me Grow
IEP – Individualized Education Plan
IFSP – Individualized Family Service Plan
LEA – Local Education Agency
MCHAT – Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
OT – Occupation Therapy
PLS -5 – Preschool Language Scale 5th Edition
PT – Physical Therapy
PSP – Primary Service Provider
PWN – Prior Written Notice
RBI – Routine Based Interview
SLP – Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist
SSP – Secondary Service Provider
TPC – Transition Planning Conference
TRS – Timely Receipt of Services
TVI – Teacher of Visually Impaired
If a member of our Early Intervention Team ever uses an acronym that you don’t know or understand, please feel free to ask them for an explanation. Our goal is to always make sure you fully understand our services and program so you can actively participate as a member of your child’s Early Intervention team. The parent’s participation enhances the child’s progress and outcomes.
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