Glossary

Trichuris suis ova (also known as the pig whipworm larvae) are sometimes used as a treatment for gastro-intestinal and immune problems.

Tricyclics are a type of antidepressant drug used to treat a range of conditions including depression and anxiety.

Triiodothyronine, also known as T3 or C15H12I3NO4, is a thyroid hormone.

Trilon BS is another term for EDTA, a synthetic solution used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.

Tryptophan is an an essential amino acid which the body uses to help make niacin and serotonin.

TSO is an acronym for trichuris suis ova, also known as the pig whipworm larvae, sometimes used as a treatment for gastro-intestinal and immune problems.

TTFD is an acronym for thiamine tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfidean, a synthetic form of thiamine, which is sometimes taken as a nutritional supplement or used as an agent in chelation.

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumors to grow on vital organs.

Typical antipsychotics is a term used to describe the older antipsychotics, such as haloperidol, as opposed to the newer atypical antipsychotics, such as risperidone.

Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid the body makes from another amino acid called phenylalanine.

The UCLA Model of Applied Behavioural Analysis is an early form of early intensive behavioural intervention invented by Dr. I. Lovaas.

The UCLA Program by Dr. Lovaas is an early form of early intensive behavioural intervention invented by Dr. I. Lovaas.

The UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is a multi-component social skills training intervention for children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.

The University of California at Los Angeles Young Autism Project model is a comprehensive, highly structured and intense programme designed to help very young autistic children.

VABS ia an acronym for the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, measures designed to assess the personal and social self-sufficiency of individuals from birth to early adulthood.

Validity means how likely it is that something is true.

Valproate sodium is another name for sodium valproate, a type of anticonvulsant designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.

Valproic acid is another name for sodium valproate, a type of anticonvulsant drug designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.

The Van Dijk Curricular Approach is an intervention based on joint encounters where two individuals experience events together so that the adult can better understand the child.

Vancomycin is a type of medication called a glycopeptide antibiotic.