Department of Human Services | OPMRDD Index, A to Z

Sometimes the terminology and acronyms can be confusing on websites, so this page lists terms, definitions and abbreviations that might be helpful, as well as links to some of our pages which have more information on the topic.

Abbreviations and Acronyms...

ABA	Applied Behavior Analysis
ABCD	Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities
ADD	Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ARND	Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder
ASD	Autism Spectrum Disorder
CBI	Community Based Instruction
CBVI	Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
CDC	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CEC	Child Evaluation Centers
CICRF	Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
CMS	Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMW	Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver
DAC	Disabled Adult Child
DCA	Department of Community Affairs
DCF	Department of Children and Families
DCSOC	Division of Children’s System of Care
DDD	Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDS	Division of Disability Services
DHS	Department of Human Services
DOH	Department of Health
DIR	Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based Model
DLWD	Department of Labor and Workforce Development
DMHAS	Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
DOE	Department of Education
DSM	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DVRS	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
EBP	Evidence Based Practice
EIBI	Early Intensive Behavior Intervention
EIP	Early Intervention Program
FAS	Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FASD	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
HMFA	Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
HRC	Housing Resource Center
IDEA	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP	Individualized Education Plan
IPE	Individualized Plan for Employment
ISAAC	International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
ISP	Individualized Service Plan
LDTC	Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
LRCs	Learning Resource Centers
MCHC	Maternal and Child Health Consortia
NIH	National Institutes of Health
NJEIS	New Jersey Early Intervention System
NJWINS	New Jersey Work Incentive Network Support
OSCC	One Stop Career Centers
OTSSS	Office of Tiered Supports and Specialized Services
OOE	Office of Education
OT	Occupational Therapist
PERS	Personal Emergency Response System
PT	Physical Therapist
RDI	Relationship Development Intervention
SCHS	Special Child Health Services Case Management Units
SE	Supported Employment
SLP	Speech-Language Pathologist
SNAP	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SPAN	Parent Advocacy Network
SSA	Social Security Administration
SSDI	Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI	Supplemental Security Income
USSAAC	United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
WIOA	Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act