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
- Field Control Therapy
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Field control therapy is a type of homoeopathic medicine.
- Fine Motor Skill
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Skill relating to movement of a small part of the body. For example, the skill required to hold a pencil between the fingers and thumb.
- Fit
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Another term for seizure, which is a sudden change in behaviour due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain.
- Flexyx Therapy
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A form of neurofeedback training, in which an individual’s own brainwaves are used to return information back to the brain.
- Floortime
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The main strategy used in the DIR method. ‘Floortime’ exercises allow the carer to take an active, developmental role in spontaneous and fun activities that are directed by the child’s interests and actions.
- Fluconazole
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A type of anti-fungal medication, used to treat a range of fungal infections.
- Fluoxetine
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Type of SSRI anti-depressant which is used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety and depression.
- Fluphenazine
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Type of typical anti-psychotic, used to treat schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility.
- Fluvoxamine
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Type of SSRI anti-depressant, used to treat a range of conditions but especially obsessive compulsive disorder.
- FMT
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FMT is an acronym for fecal (faecal) microbiota transplantation, the process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from one person to another.
- Focalin®
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A brand name for dexmethylphenidate, a type of stimulant medication, used to treat inattention and hyperactivity.
- Folacin
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Another term for Vitamin B-9, which is one of the B-group of vitamins.
- Folate
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Another term for Vitamin B-9, which is one of the B-group of vitamins
- Folic Acid
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Another term for Vitamin B-9, which is one of the B-group of vitamins.
- Folinic Acid
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An active form of folate, another term for Vitamin B-9, which is found naturally in foods.
- Food and Drug Administration
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The US Food and Drug Administration, the body which authorises the use of drugs in the USA.
- Food Supplements
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Very large group of substances, including minerals and vitamins, which are taken in the form of supplements.
- Fragile X Syndrome
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Inherited condition in which a a defect in one gene on the X Chromosome may cause a learning disability and, sometimes, symptoms of autism.
- Frameworks for Communication
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Frameworks for Communication is an approach developed by staff at the Elizabeth Newson Centre in Nottingham, UK.
- Frankfurt Early Intervention Program
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A behaviourally and developmentally based therapy in which one to one therapy with a child is combined with parent training and training of kindergarten teachers.
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Last Updated : 24/01/2013
