Glossary of terms relating to Autism
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neuro-Immune Dysfunction Syndrome |
Neuro-Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (NIDS) are a set of related disorders characterized by complex interactions between the nervous system and the immune system. Such diseases include autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome and other related conditions. 136 |
| Neuro-Typical |
Neuro-Typical (NT) is a term used for people who have neurological development and state that are consistent with what most people would perceive as normal in their ability to process linguistic information and social cues. 138 |
| Neurocutaneous Disorders |
Neurocutaneous Disorders are genetic disorders leading to abnormal growth of tumors. Usually first appearing as skin lesions like birthmarks; may eventually lead to tumors affecting central nervous system and other parts of the body. 135 |
| Neurologist |
Neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat, disorders of the nervous system. 137 |
| No Child Left Behind |
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a United States federal law that aims to improve the performance of U.S. primary and secondary schools by increasing the standards of accountability for states, school districts, and schools, as well as providing parents more flexibility in choosing which schools their children will attend. 139 |
| Nonverbal Communication |
Nonverbal Communication is the process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages including gesture; body language or posture; facial expression and eye contact; object communication such as clothing, hairstyles or even architecture; symbols and infographics. 140 |
