Austism Spectrum Disorder Dictionary
• ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
• MUSC – Medical University of South Carolina
• LAF – The Lowcountry Autism Foundation
• BabyNet - for children under the age of 3 years old. They will be assigned to what is called an Early Interventionist. They should set the family up with ABA services for at least 30 days before their 3rd birthday. 877-621-0865 Early Interventionist- coordinates access to services and waivers
• ABA – Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy o The mainstream therapy of choice used today for children with autism. One-on-one work is done with the child to teach specific skills. By doing this, the therapist uses reinforcement and repetition to alter the targeted behavior.
• EIBI – Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (ABA Therapy for children under 3) • Case Manager – Individuals funded by the state to provide assistance to families with children on the autism spectrum. They help seek services, help with any paperwork, and coordinate support in the community.
• DDSN – Department of Disabilities and Special Needs o Please call to be set up with a case manager 1-800-289-7012. Ask for “a referral to the Autism Division” where you will be able to choose from a list of case management providers; we recommend the South Carolina Autism Society, as their caseloads are typically smaller and that means you get more personalized assistance. Once set up with a case manager, ask to get set up on the PDD Waiver for ABA Therapy for children between the ages of 3 and 10.
• DHHS – Department of Health and Human Services SSI- Supplemental Security Income- People who are under 65 years of age must be either blind or disabled to qualify for SSI payments. ... The amount of income you can receive and still be eligible for SSI payments depends partly upon where you live. You can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to find out the limits for your state or (866) 495-0111 in Charleston.
• SCAS – South Carolina Autism Society o If you have already called DDSN to be set up with a case manager, but aren’t happy with him/her, please call SCAS to be reassigned a case manager. Please ask for a “freedom of choice form”. 803-750-6988
