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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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TalkAbility™Short name for the Hanen Program for Parents of Verbal Children on the Autism Spectrum, which is designed for families with children aged three to seven on the mild end of the autism spectrum
TanninNatural substance found in some plants which has anti-oxidant properties. It is sometimes used as an anti-fungal treatment.
TantrumOutburst of childish or petulant bad temper.
Tardive DyskinesiaSide effect of some anti-psychotic drugs, characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements.
TatinolA brand name for tianeptine, a selective serotonin reuptake enhancer used to treat depression and anxiety.
TCMAcronym for Traditional Chinese Medicine, a complete medical system based on ensuring that opposing energies, called yin and yang, are in balance and that the life force or energy in every body, called qi, is also balanced and flowing freely.
TEACCHAcronym for Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-Handicapped Children, a term which describes the various activities undertaken by Division TEACCH, part of the Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina in the USA.
Teaching Interaction10-step procedure designed to help students learn appropriate social and school-related behaviours.
Tegretol®A brand name for carbamazepine, a type of anti-convulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
Terbinafine HydrochlorideA type of anti-fungal medication used to treat athlete’s foot, fungal nail infections and fungal skin infections.
Terbisil®A brand name of Terbinafine hydrochloride, a type of anti-fungal medication used to treat athlete’s foot, fungal nail infections and fungal skin infections.
TestosteroneMain male sex hormone, a steroid which controls the growth and functioning of the male sex organs. Believed by some to reduce the effectiveness of chelation, a chemical intervention used to treat autism.
Testosterone RegulationTestosterone regulation involves using a drug, such as leuprolide, to reduce the amount of testosterone and oestrogen in the body.
Tetrine AcidAnother term for EDTA, a synthetic solution used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.
Theory of MindAbility to attribute mental states to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one’s own
Theory of Mind TrainingTheory of Mind training programmes are designed to teach individuals with autism how to recognise mental states (thoughts, beliefs, desires,intentions, and emotions) in oneself or others, and to be able to make sense of and predict actions.
Therapeutic ListeningTraining programme which includes a form of auditory integration training
Therapeutic ParentingA form of attachment therapy, an extremely controversial group of therapies designed to help children with attachment disorders.
Therapeutic RidingAnother term for horse riding, which may be done for pleasure or to bring some therapeutic benefit to the rider.
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