Diagnosis Abbreviations
When reading articles, chatting in an online support group or attending appointments, we often hear abbreviations. At times, we don't know what they mean so I have made this list for you.
ODD Oppositional Defiance Disorder
ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder
MRLD Mixed Receptive Language Disorder
NVLD Non Verbal Learning Disability
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder
CDBC Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions
PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NOS Not Otherwise Specified
DS Down Syndrome
ADD Attention Deficit Disorder
FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
CP Cerebral Palsy
SPD Sensory Processing Disorder
DD Developmental Disability
FAE Fetal Alcohol Effects
FXS Fragile X Syndrome
HFA High Functioning Autism
HI Hearing Impaired
LD Learning Disabilities/Differences
LFA Low Functioning Autism
OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
RLS Restless Legs Syndrome
SB Spina Bifida
AOS Apraxia Of Speech
AS Asperger Syndrome
DISCLAIMER: I am not an Occupational Therapist. I am an adult who has Sensory Processing Disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists gives you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for suggestions and informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different needs. Please always consult with a professional.
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