Acronyms and Abbreviations
Person Centered Language
True or False
ABC Data Collection
Objective or Subjective
100

Bx

Behavior

100

Instead of saying "non-verbal," we now say...

"Does not use words/verbal language to communicate"

100

True or False: if you are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may have poor eye contact, sensitivity to noise or stimuli, or you may perseverate on certain words or topics.

True

100

Tom uses his iPad during lunch. DSP Malcolm comes up behind Tom to look at his screen. Tom yells, "You're too close!," and attempts to punch Malcolm. Malcolm physically blocks punch.

Antecedent: Malcolm looks at Tom's iPad screen.

Behavior: Tom yells and pushes Malcolm.

Consequence: Malcolm blocks punch.

100
Objective or subjective: Johnny was happy when we went to the park because he got to go on the swings.

Subjective. How do we know he was happy?

200

CPI

Crisis Prevention Institute

200

Instead of saying "wheelchair bound," we now say...

"Uses a wheelchair" or "wheelchair user"

200

True or False: ADHD stands for Attention Disability Health Deficit

False; ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

200

The telephone rings. Alison answers the phone and says, "Hello?" The person on the other end asks for John, and Alison says, "there is no one here by that name." The person on the other end stops calling.

Antecedent: Telephone rings

Behavior: Alison answers and shares there is no one by the name of John.

Consequence: The person on the other end stops calling.

200

Objective or subjective: Vanessa smiled and waved at Donna when she arrived at program. She said, "I'm so excited to see you!"

Objective (direct observation and quote)

300
BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

300

Instead of saying "Direct Care Staff," we now say...

"Direct Support Staff," "Direct Support Professional," or "DSP"

300

True or False: when an individual struggles with PICA, they can control the urge to ingest non-food items

False; because the behaviors associated with PICA are compulsive, people with this condition have a very hard time controlling the urge on their own. 

300

Lupe gives Tony a math worksheet. Tony rips the math worksheet in half. Lupe provides another math worksheet and asks Tony, "Do you want to do this now, or in 5 minutes?"

Antecedent: Lupe gives Tony a math worksheet.

Behavior: Tony rips the math worksheet in half.

Consequence: Lupe provides another worksheet; Lupe asks if Tony wants to complete activity now or later.

300

Objective or subjective: Nicholas worked towards his goal of making new friends by sitting with a new peer, Steve, at lunch. Nicholas asked Steve, "Who is your favorite superhero?"

Objective; direct observation, quote, tracking success of goal

400

CSC

Consumer Services Coordinator

400

Instead of saying "High/low functioning," we now say...

"Limited in capacity/moderate in capacity" OR "Requires more assistance/requires minimal assistance/requires no assistance," OR "severely impacted/minimally impacted by their disability"

400

True or False: The types of communication styles are passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive

True

400

Chris was in the middle of an art project when the DSP asked the group to clean up and get ready for lunch. Chris yelled, and threw the art supplies at Jenny. DSP practices planned ignoring of Chris' behavior and supports Jenny to move out of the room.

Antecedent: Asked the group to clean up and get ready for lunch

Behavior: Chris yelled and threw art supplies at Jenny

Consequence: DSP ignores Chris' behavior and supports Jenny out of the room

400

Objective or Subjective: Jose did not participate in exercise group because he was tired.

Subjective; did Jose tell you he was tired?

500

ISP

Individualized Services Plan or Individualized Support Plan

500

Instead of saying "consumer," we now say...

"Participant," "Client," "Individual"
500

True or False: Inadequately-managed toileting has no adverse/negative effects on the individual.

False; when inadequately managed, improper toileting can result in skin breakdown, rashes, or other skin disorders.

500

Kevin asks to speak with Elisa privately while she is playing a game with Leo. Elisa and Kevin step to the side to talk; Leo starts to make jokes, says insult comments to Elisa, and talks back to Kevin. Elisa verbally redirects Leo to prompt him to ask for a break or another activity while she is talking to Kevin.

Antecedent: Kevin asks to speak with Elisa privately.

Behavior: Leo makes jokes/insults/talks back.

Consequence: Leo is verbally prompted to ask for a break or another activity.

500

Objective or Subjective: Alex called Stephanie an "old lady," and Stephanie started crying. Staff verbally prompted Stephanie to take a break, and verbally redirected Alex to use more positive language towards peers.

Objective (quotes, direct observation, rational detachment)

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