Alphabetic List of Autism Interventions, Treatments and Therapies
This section contains an alphabetic list of interventions, and some specific techniques, designed to help people with autism spectrum disorders.
You may be able to find more information, including links to other parts of this website, by clicking on the title of an intervention.
If you know of an intervention which is not listed here please email info@researchautism.net.
Please note that we reserve the right to not include information about an intervention if we do not consider it appropriate.
Disclaimer
The fact that an intervention or technique is listed here does not necessarily mean that we support its use. Nor does it mean that there is any scientifically valid or reliable evidence behind it.
Over time we hope to evaluate each of the interventions and techniques in this section, 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 Evaluated interventions
- Intervention Name
- Description
- G Therapy
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Another term for Homeo-Biochemic Formulation Therapy, a homeopathic remedy based on plant oils which are highly diluted and then added to biochemical salts.
- Galantamine
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Galantamine is in a class of medications called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or cholinesterase inhibitors.
- Gamma Aminobutyric Acid
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Gamma aminobutyric acid is an amino acid which acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
- Gamma Linolenic Acid
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Omega-6 fatty acid found in some plants, such as Borage and Evening Primrose
- Garlic
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Herb which is sometimes used as an anti-fungal treatment.
- Gemmotherapy
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A type of drainage therapy, a treatment which uses the buds and other very young parts of plants to stimulate elimination of toxic compounds from the body.
- Gentle Containment
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Another term for holding therapy, an intervention which consists of forced holding by a therapist or parent until the child stops resisting or until a fixed time period has elapsed
- Gentle Teaching
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Non-violent approach for helping people with special needs and sometimes challenging behaviors.
- Geodon®
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Brand name for ziprasidone, a type of anti-psychotic drug sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorders.
- GF diet
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Acronym for Gluten-Free diet, a diet which avoids or reduces foods which contain gluten, a substance found in cereals
- Giant Steps
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School-based programme which offers a range of therapies
- Ginkgo Biloba
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A herb extract used to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory.
- GLA
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Acronym for Gamma Linolenic Acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in some plants, such as Borage and Evening Primrose
- Glandular Therapy
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Another term for cell therapy, which include various procedures in which processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses or organs, is injected or taken orally
- Glutamine
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Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid and is important for removing excess ammonia (a common waste product in the body).
- Glutathione
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Glutathione is a tripeptide consisting of the amino acids L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid, and Glycine.
- Gluten-Free Diet
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Diet which avoids or reduces foods which contain gluten, a protein found in some cereals.
- Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
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Diet which requires the individual to avoid or reduce sources of gluten – a protein found in cereals such as wheat, oats, rye and barley – and casein – a protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.
- Glyconutrients
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A form of monosaccharide sugars.
- Goat Weed
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Another term for St. John’s Wort, a plant used to treat a range of conditions including depression.
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Last Updated : 10/01/2012
