Glossary
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| Glossary Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Qigong | Qigong is a form of traditional Chinese mind-body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health. |
| QoLA | QoLA is an acronym for the Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire, an autism-specific measure of the quality of life for parents of children on the autism spectrum. |
| QPQ | QPQ is an acronym for the Quality of Play Questionnaire, a measure of the quality of the last play date and the frequency of play dates. |
| Qualitative Research | Qualitative research is designed to gather an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and the reasons that govern such behaviour. |
| Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire (QoLA) | The Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire (QoLA) is an autism-specific measure of the quality of life for parents of children on the autism spectrum. |
| Quality of Play Questionnaire (QPQ) | The Quality of Play Questionnaire (QPQ) is is a measure of the quality of the last play date and the frequency of play dates. |
| Quality Score | The quality score is a value assigned to represent the validity of a research study either for a specific criterion, such as concealment of allocation, or overall. |
| Quercetin | Quercetin belongs to a group of plant pigments called flavonoids that give many fruits, flowers, and vegetables their colour. |
| Quetiapine | Quetiapine is a type of atypical antipsychotic drug sometimes used to treat problem behaviours in people on the autism spectrum, including hyperactivity, aggression, and repetitive behaviours. |
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This glossary is designed to explain some of the jargon and gobbledygook used by some people when they talk about autism or research..
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