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SLN/SLH: Skill-building, daily living support, and training in personal finance, health, and household maintenance to foster independent living. SLN applies when natural supports are present; SLH applies when the provider assumes full health and safety oversight. RHS: 24/7 or continuous in-home supports provided in agency-operated residential facilities or group homes to assist with daily living activities (ADLs) and community access. HHS: A family-model residential placement where a participant resides in the private home of a trained family/caregiver instead of a group home. PP2: Structured, specialized out-of-home family care for children and youth under 22 with complex behavioral or medical needs. ELS: Comprehensive overnight or extended residential support for individuals requiring intense physical or medical stabilization.

DSI: One-on-one daytime support and skill-building (social, communication, self-help) focused on community access and independence. DSG: Group-based (typically 6 hours/day) community and center-based day programming focused on socialization and life skills. DSP: Partial-day (up to 4 hours) or extended-day (7–10 hours) group day support tailored to non-standard schedules. COM: Non-medical, 1-on-1 supervision, social engagement, and support accessing local community resources. EPR: Adaptive, structured creative or physical activities designed to enhance socialization and motor skills.

PAC: Hands-on, non-medical care assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, hygiene, and mobility. PA1/PA2/PA3: Tiered direct personal care under Self-Administered Services depending on caregiver relationship and specialized physical needs. PBA: Assistance with personal budgeting, paying bills, maintaining financial documentation, and handling individual funds. CHA/HSQ/HS1: Heavy household tasks (e.g., yard work, snow removal, floor cleaning) or routine light housekeeping (e.g., laundry, meal prep) to maintain a safe home. MTP/DTP: Billed transportation to and from day programs, supported employment sites, or community outings. TF1/TFB: Coaching, educational courses, and skill training for participants and family caregivers.

RP1/RP2: Short-term relief care for primary caregivers provided in non-overnight or day settings. RP3: Specialized respite for participants with high-level medical equipment or intense behavioral needs. RP4: Overnight relief care provided in a residential facility, host home, or provider home. RP5: Overnight specialized care for individuals requiring complex medical or behavioral oversight. RPS: Short-term respite provided during structured camps, community dances, or seasonal summer programs.

SEI: 1-on-1 job coaching, vocational training, and long-term placement assistance in competitive integrated employment. SED: Job support provided in a structured group or enclave setting (e.g., mobile work crew). SEC: Employment support delivered via a trained co-worker at the individual's workplace. SEE: Long-term, ongoing job coaching and maintenance support once initial employment training is complete.

BC1/BC2: Behavioral assessment, goal creation, and positive behavior support plans designed for mild-to-moderate behavioral challenges. BC3: Specialized consultation by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for intense, life-threatening, or severe self-injurious/aggressive behaviors. BE1: Direct, hands-on implementation of behavior intervention strategies by a trained professional. PN1/PN2: Skilled, licensed nursing care (RN/LPN) including ventilator management, tube feeding, catheterization, or complex medical administration. PM1/PM2: Medication auditing, staff/participant safety training, and routine health checks by a nurse.