Glossary

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.

Catatonia is a complex disorder covering a range of abnormalities of posture, movement, speech and behaviour associated with over- as well as under-activity.

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.

Central coherence is loosely described as the ability to understand context or to 'see the big picture'.

The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception and motor control.

Cerebral lipidosis is any of a group of inherited diseases characterized by progressive spastic paralysis, blindness, convulsions and learning disabilities.

Cerebral sphingolipidosis is another term for cerebral lipidosis, any of a group of inherited diseases characterized by progressive spastic paralysis, blindness, convulsions and learning disabilities.

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.

CGAS is an acronym for Children's Global Assessment Scale, a numeric scale (1 through 100) used to rate the general functioning of children under the age of 18.

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

Challenging behaviours is another term for behaviours of concern.

CHAT is an acronym for the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, a screening tool designed to identify children aged 18 months who are at risk of having social-communication problems.

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

The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) is a screening tool designed to identify children aged 18 months who are at risk of having social-communication problems.

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