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This glossary is designed to explain some of the jargon and gobbledygook used by some people when they talk about autism or research.
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Displaying 1 - 20 of 108 results Page 1 23456>> 25ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAll Glossary Item Description Calcium PangamateAnother name for DMG, an amino acid found in animal and plant cells, used as a food supplement.
Calepsin®A brand name for carbamazepine, a type of anti-convulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
CAMAcronym for complementary and alternative medicine.
Camphill MovementCamphill communities in England and Wales offer opportunities for people with special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.
Canine TherapyAnother name for assistance dogs and also a type of pet therapy.
CarbamazepineA type of anti-convulsant, a group of drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
Carbatrol®A brand name for carbamazepine, a type of anti-convulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
CarbohydratesSimple organic compounds essential for many processes in living organisms found in many foodstuffs.
CarnitineCompound which helps in the consumption and disposal of fat in the body and which is sometimes taken as a nutritional supplement.
Carriage DrivingAn alternative to horse riding for those individuals who cannot, or prefer not to, ride a horse.
CARSAcronym for Childhood Autism Rating Scale, a measure used to identify children ages 2 years and older with autism.
CartooningUse of cartoons to enhance social understanding, for example, by drawing thought bubbles to show what someone is thinking
Case StudyA study reporting observations on a single individual.
CaseinProtein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.
Casein-Free DietDiet based around elimination or reduction of casein, a protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.
CasomorphinA peptide produced by digestion of the milk protein casein
CastingProcedure which involves wearing a cast to stretch out the tendon, which is supposed to reduce toe-walking.
CatatoniaComplex disorder covering a range of abnormalities of posture, movement, speech and behaviour associated with over- as well as under-activity.
CBCAcronym for conjoint behavioural consultation, a partnership model of service delivery in which parents, educators, and service providers work collaboratively to meet a child’s developmental needs.
CBMAcronym for Cognitive Behavioural Modification, also known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This intervention uses techniques to help people become more aware of how they reason, so that they can change how they think and therefore how they behave.
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