Glossary of Terms on Autism
This glossary is designed to explain some of the scientific terminology, abbreviations etc. used by some people when they talk about autism or research.
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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. For more information please see Treatments and Therapies for Autism Currently Under Scientific Evaluation by Research Autism
- Glossary Item
- Description
- Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are medications which are used to treat people with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
The main classes of antidepressants are
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors or MAOIs – which include isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline and tranylcypromine
- Tricyclics – which include amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, dosulepin, doxepin, imipramine, lofepramine, mianserin, nortriptyline, trimipramine, and trazodone.
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs which include citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline.
- Other types, such as noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors
- Other drugs, such as lithium
Each of these sub-types is sold under a variety of brand names. For example prozacŪ is one of the brand names for fluoxetine.
Some people believe that they can also be used to treat people with autism who have other problems, such as repetitive behaviours or social deficits.
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Last Updated : 04/08/2011
