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Glossary Of Terms
This glossary is designed to explain some of the jargon and gobbledygook used by some people when they talk about autism or research.
You may be able to find more information, including links to other parts of this website, by clicking on the title of an item.
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Disclaimer
The fact that an intervention is listed in this glossary does not necessarily mean that we agree with its use. Nor does it necessarily mean that there is any scientifically valid or reliable evidence behind it.
Over time we hope to evaluate each of the interventions listed in this glossary, providing a ranking which tells you the level of scientific evidence which supports or does not support its use. You can find details of the interventions we have already ranked in the List of interventions
- Glossary Item
- Description
- Bach Flower Remedies
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A form of homeopathy in which flowers are steeped or boiled in water, the resulting tincture being diluted many times.
- BED
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Acronym for the Body Ecology Diet, which was originally created to treat systemic fungal infections. It has since been modified to correct a range of nutritional deficiencies and heal a range of gastro-intestinal problems.
- Befriending
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Scheme which encourages individuals to benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a volunteer befriender
- Behavior Analytic Instruction
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Another term for applied behavioural analysis.
- Behavioural phenotype
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A characteristic pattern of motor, cognitive, linguistic and social abnormalities which is consistently associated with a biological disorder
- Benzodiazepines
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Form of tranquillisers, used to treat long-term feelings of anxiety or nervousness caused by stress or psychological problems. They are usually given over a short period of time to help relaxation.
- Berard’s Therapy
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Another term for Auditory Integration Training, a therapy in which a person with autism listens to a selection of music which has been modified.
- Berberine
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Alkaloid found in some plants which is sometimes used as an anti-fungal and anti-biotic supplement.
- Beta Blockers
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A type of adrenoreceptor blocking agent. This is a class of drugs used to treat a range of conditions including hypertension, angina, irregular heart beat, heart failure and heart attack.
- Beta-methyl-6-chloromelatonin
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Another term for Melatonin, the hormone which regulates our biological clock
- Biochemic Remedies
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Another name for cell salts, a form of homeopathy in which tiny amounts of minerals, usually in the form of tablets, are taken.
- Bioenergetic Sensitivity and Enzyme Therapy
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Treatment which incorporates energetic medicine, enzyme therapy and complete food and environmental allergy elimination.
- Biofeedback Training
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Another name for neurofeedback training, a range of therapies in which individuals are taught to control their own physiological functions such as heart rate, muscle tension, and brain waves.
- Biologically-Based Interventions
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Biologically-based interventions use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins.
- Biomedical
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Biomedical interventions are a large group of complementary and alternative therapies which use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins
- Bipolar Disorder
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A condition that affects someone’s moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.
- Biston®
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A brand name for carbamazepine, a type of anti-convulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
- Bladder
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Organ in which urine is stored before it is discharged from the body. Some people with autism find it difficult to control their bladders.
- Blinding
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The process of preventing those involved in a trial from knowing to which comparison group a particular participant belongs.
- Blood Brain Barrier
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A semi-permeable membrane separating the brain and cerebrospinal fluid from the blood. It allows small and lipid soluble molecules to pass freely but is impermeable to large or ionized molecules and cells.
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Last Updated : 07/12/2009
