Alphabetic List of Interventions, Treatments and Therapies

Carnosina is another term for carnosine, which is a naturally occurring dipeptide i.e. molecule consisting of two amino acids, found in the human body.

Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide i.e. molecule consisting of two amino acids, found in the human body.

Cartooning is the use of cartoons to enhance social understanding, for example, by drawing thought bubbles to show what someone is thinking.

The casein-free diet is based around elimination or reduction of casein, a protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.

Casting is a procedure which involves wearing a cast to stretch out the tendon.

Catapres is a brand name for clonidine, a type of drug called an alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist or anti-hypertensive.

CBM is an acronym for cognitive behavioural modification, also known as cognitive behavioural therapy.

Cell therapy (also known as cellular therapy or stem cell therapy) includes a variety of procedures in which processed tissue from animal embryos, foetuses or organs, is injected or swallowed.

Cell salts are a form of homeopathy in which tiny amounts of minerals, usually in the form of tablets, are taken to relieve various symptoms.

Cellulase is an enzyme sometimes used as an antifungal treatment.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders Program is a comprehensive, multi-component intervention run by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders in Woodland Hills, California.

The CF diet is another term for casein-free diet, which is based around elimination or reduction of casein, a protein found in dairy products such as milk, butter and yogurt.

Chaining is a behavioural technique, which involves the linking of component behaviours into a more complex, composite behaviour.

A chat room is one form of online community used by people with autism and others to talk to one another.

Chelation is a chemical means of removing heavy metals, such as mercury, from the body.

Chemet is another name for DMSA, a synthetic chemical used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals, such as mercury, from the body.

Chemical castration is another name for testosterone regulation, which involves using a drug, such as leuprolide, to reduce the amount of testosterone and oestrogen in the body.

The chemical-free diet is another name for the additive-free diet, which requires you to avoid additives, such as colourings, flavour enhancers, sweeteners and preservatives.

CHILD is another term for the Child Assisted Approach, a programme designed to teach school personnel the best way to help children on the autism spectrum interact with other children.

Child's Talk is a programme developed by the University of Manchester in the UK which is designed to enhance parent-child communication in autism and the social and language development of the child.