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
- Z Therapy
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A form of attachment therapy, an extremely controversial group of therapies designed to help children with attachment disorders.
- Zabel®
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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.
- Zarontin®
- Zarontin® is a brand name for ethosuximide, a type of anticonvulsant.
- Zeldox®
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Brand name for Ziprasidone, a type of anti-psychotic drug. It is sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorders.
- Zeolite
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Food supplement which comes from a volcanic mineral called clinoptilolite, which is sometimes used as a chelating agent or to boost the immune system.
- Zinc
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Zinc is a trace element found widely in the environment, including in many foodstuffs. It is sometimes taken as a supplement.
- Ziprasidone
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Type of anti-psychotic drug, which is sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorders.
- Zolafren®
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Brand name for olanzapine, a type of anti-psychotic drug. It is sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorders.
- Zoloft®
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Brand name for sertraline, a type of SSRI anti-depressant.
- Zone Therapy
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Another name for reflexology, the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands and ears.
- Zydis®
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Brand name for olanzapine, a type of atypical anti-psychotic drug, used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorders.
- Zyprexa®
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Brand name for olanzapine, an atypical anti-psychotic drug used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism.
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Last Updated : 19/07/2011
