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
- Anticonvulsants
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This group of drugs is designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.
- Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are medications which are used to treat people with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
- Antidiuretic Hormone
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Another term for vasopressin, a hormone which plays an important role in increasing water re-absorption in the kidneys. It has also been implicated in social behaviours and in reducing anxiety.
- Antihistamines
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Class of drugs used to treat the effects of histamine (a chemical released during allergic reactions)
- Antipsychotics
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Antipsychotics are a type of psychoative drug which are used to treat a range of mental health problems including psychosis, anxiety and dementia.
- Anxiolytics
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Anxiolytics are a class of drugs used to treat feelings of anxiety or nervousness caused by stress or psychological problems. They are also used for sleeplessness and other problems.
- App
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App is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of software that can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device.
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
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The process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviours to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in behaviour
- Arginine Vasopressin
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Another name for vasopressin, a hormone which plays an important role in increasing water re-absorption in the kidneys. It has also been implicated in social behaviours and in reducing anxiety.
- Argipressin
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Another name for vasopressin, a hormone which plays an important role in increasing water re-absorption in the kidneys. It has also been implicated in social behaviours and in reducing anxiety.
- Aricept
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A brand name for donepezil, a drug which is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
- Aripiprazole
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Aripiprazole is a type of antipsychotic medication, sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people with autism.
- Aripiprex
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Aripiprex is a brand name for aripiprazole, a type of antipsychotic medication.
- Aromatherapy
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Therapy involving the use of aromatic plant oils to improve health and well-being.
- Aropax®
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Brand name for paroxetine, a type of SSRI anti-depressant. It is used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety and depression.
- Art Therapy
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Therapy which is designed to effect change and growth on a personal level through the use of art materials in a safe and facilitating environment
- Ascorbic Acid
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Ascorbic acid is another term for Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin.
It is found in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Good sources include peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, oranges and kiwi fruit.
- Aspirations programme
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A social skills training programme which is designed to give young adults with autism spectrum disorders the opportunity to discuss their own vocational and social experiences.
- Assistance Animal
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An animal, usually a dog, which has been trained to help someone with autism.
- Assistive and Adaptive Technology
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Assistive and Adaptive Technology refers to any products, devices or equipment that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with autism.
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