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Glossary of Terms on Autism Spectrum Disorders
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.
If you can’t find the word you are looking for, or you know of a word we should include, please email info@researchautism.net
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
- Camphill Movement
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Camphill 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 Therapy
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Another name for assistance dogs and also a type of pet therapy.
- Carbamazepine
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A type of anti-convulsant, a group of drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
- Carbatrol®
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A brand name for carbamazepine, a type of anti-convulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
- Carbohydrates
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Simple organic compounds essential for many processes in living organisms found in many foodstuffs.
- Carnitine
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Compound which helps in the consumption and disposal of fat in the body and which is sometimes taken as a nutritional supplement.
- Carriage Driving
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An alternative to horse riding for those individuals who cannot, or prefer not to, ride a horse.
- CARS
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Acronym for Childhood Autism Rating Scale, a measure used to identify children ages 2 years and older with autism.
- Cartooning
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Use of cartoons to enhance social understanding, for example, by drawing thought bubbles to show what someone is thinking
- Case Study
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A study reporting observations on a single individual.
- Casein
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Protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.
- Casein-Free Diet
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Diet based around elimination or reduction of casein, a protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.
- Casomorphin
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A peptide produced by digestion of the milk protein casein
- Casting
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Procedure which involves wearing a cast to stretch out the tendon, which is supposed to reduce toe-walking.
- Catatonia
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Complex disorder covering a range of abnormalities of posture, movement, speech and behaviour associated with over- as well as under-activity.
- CBC
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Acronym 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.
- CBM
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Acronym 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.
- CBT
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Acronym for 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.
- Cell or Cellular Therapy
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Various procedures in which processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses or organs, is injected or taken orally
- Cell Salts
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A form of homeopathy in which tiny amounts of minerals, usually in the form of tablets, are taken to relieve various symptoms.
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