Developmental Disabilities Terminology
We have listed several common developmental disability terms and acronyms used by the Division along with their meaning.
| TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder |
| ADE | Arizona Department of Education |
| ADH | Adult Developmental Home |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder |
| AHCCCS | Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System |
| ALTCS | Arizona Long Term Care System |
| APIPA | Arizona Physician's Independent Practice Association |
| APS | Adult Protective Services |
| ARC | The Arc of Arizona |
| ASDB | Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind |
| AzEIP | Arizona Early Intervention Program |
| CD | Cognitive Disability |
| CIT | Client Intervention Training |
| CP | Cerebral Palsy |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CRS | Children's Rehabilitation Services |
| DD | Developmental Disability/Developmental Delay |
| DDD | Division of Developmental Disabilities |
| DES | Department of Economic Security |
| DHS | Department of Health Services |
| DoE | Department of Education |
| ESY | Extended School Year |
| FAPE | Free Appropriate Public Education |
| FAS/FAE | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect |
| HCBS | Home and Community Based Services |
| HRC | Human Rights Committee |
| ICF/ID | Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with an Intellectual Disability |
| IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
| IEP | Individualized Education Program |
| IFSP | Individualized Family Service Plan |
| IHS | Indian Health Services |
| ISP | Individual Support Plan |
| LD | Learning Disability |
| MCP | Mercy Care Plan |
| OCSHCN | Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs |
| OT | Occupational Therapist |
| PAS | Pre-Admission Screening |
| PCP | Primary Care Physician |
| PRC | Program Review Committee |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| RSA | Rehabilitation Services Administration |
| Section 504 | Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act |
| SSI | Supplemental Security Income |
| ST | Speech Therapy |
| VR | Vocational Rehabilitation |
| WIC | Women, Infants and Children's Program |