Alphabetic List of Interventions, Treatments and Therapies

Alpha blockers is another name for α-adrenergic-antagonists, a type of drug called adrenergic antagonists.

Alternative communication systems are designed to replace standard means of communication.

Amantadine is a type of medication called an NMDA receptor antagonist.

Ambient prism lenses are used to help improve ambient vision, the visual system related to spatial organisation.

American sign language is the sign language used by the deaf community and others in many parts of North America.

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, the basic building blocks for life.

Amino acid therapy is the use of amino acids, usually in the form of dietary supplements, for therapeutic purposes.

Amisulpride is a type of atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophernia and psychosis.

Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics.

Amphotericin B is a type of antifungal medication.

Anafranil is a brand name of clomipramine, a type of tricyclic antidepressant, used to treat a range of conditions including depression, phobias, obsessional disorders and cataplexy.

Aneurine is another term for Vitamin B-1, one of the B group of vitamins.

Animal-assisted activities are a group of interventions in which animals and their handlers interact with one or more people for comfort or recreation.

Animal therapies (also known as pet therapy) are a group interventions which use a more formal, structured set of sessions to help people reach specific goals in their treatment.

Anoretic or anorexigenic drugs are used to help reduce the appetite.

Antecedent-based interventions antecede (take place before) the behaviour that you wish to change.

Antiallergy Interventions are a group of interventions which range from over-the-counter and prescription medications to vitamin therapy, nutritional supplements, and reduction of allergens in a person's surroundings

Antianxiety drugs, another term for anxiolytics, are a class of drugs used to treat feelings of anxiety or nervousness caused by stress or psychological problems.

Antibiotics are a class of drugs used used to treat, and in some cases prevent, bacterial infections.

Antidiuretic hormone is 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.

Antiepileptic drugs is another term for anticonvulsants, a group of drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of fits (convulsions) in various types of epilepsy.