Glossary

Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to include and replace all subtypes of autism, including autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder (not otherwise specified).

The AutismPro system is an online, customisable package of tools, content and programming that helps educational institutions train educators and manage learning programmes for students with autism.

Autistic disorder is a form of autism.  It is also known as autism, childhood autism, early infantile autism, Kanner's syndrome or infantile psychosis.

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Aventyl is a brand name for nortriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant.

Ayres sensory integration therapy is another term for Sensory Integrative Therapy, an intervention which is designed to mitigate abnormal behaviours caused by sensory sensitivity.

Bérard's Method is a specific form of auditory integration training invented by Guy Berard.

B-Active2  is the short name fo the Enjoy Being Physically Active by Walking Safely: A Leisure Education Program.

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

Bach flower remedies are a form of homeopathy in which flowers are steeped or boiled in water, the resulting tincture being diluted many times.

Balance training programmes consist of a series of exercises designed to improve the balance of the participants.

Barbiturates are in a class of drugs called anxiolytics which were used to treat feelings of anxiety or nervousness caused by stress or psychological problems.

Barnardo's Forward Steps Early Intervention Programme is a combined, multi-component programme designed for preschool children with autism and other communication difficulties.

The Barnet Early Autism Model (BEAM) is a comprehensive treatment model aimed at pre-school children on the autism spectrum.

BED is an acronym for the body ecology diet, which was originally created to treat systemic fungal infections.

Befriending is a scheme which encourages individuals to benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a volunteer befriender.

Behavior analytic instruction is another term for applied behaviour analysis, a systematic way of observing someone's behaviour, identifying desirable changes in that behaviour and then using the most appropriate methods to make those changes.

Behaviour momentum is a strategy designed to to build a student’s “momentum” for following directions. 

Behavioural and developmental interventions for specific functions is a term we have created to describe a group of interventions which focus on one or more specific functions (such as communication) and which use one or more behavioural techniques.

We use the term behavioural and developmental techniques to describe a wide range of individual techniques used within behavioural and developmental interventions.