Glossary of terms relating to Autism
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tactile Defensiveness |
Tactile Defensiveness is a strong negative response to a sensation that would not ordinarily be upsetting, such as touching something sticky or gooey or the feeling of soft foods in the mouth. Specific to touch. 193 |
| Thalidomide |
Thalidomide is a sedative & hypnotic drug that has been the cause of malformation of infants born to mothers using it during pregnancy. Thalidomide is an angiogenesis inhibitor & can inhibit bone formation. Currently used to treat certain types of cancer. 194 |
| Tonic-clonic seizure |
see Seizures. |
| Tourette’s Syndrome |
Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. 195 |
| Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) |
Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) is a therapeutic approach broadly based on the idea that individuals with autism more effectively use & understand visual cues. 196 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis |
Tuberous Sclerosis is a rare, multi-system genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and skin. A combination of symptoms may include seizures, developmental delay, behavioral problems, skin abnormalities, lung and kidney disease. 197 |
| Typical Development |
Typical Development (or healthy development) describes physical, mental, & social development of a child who is acquiring or achieving skills according to expected time frame. Child developing in a healthy way pays attention to voices, faces & actions of others, showing & sharing pleasure during interactions, & engaging in verbal & nonverbal back-and-forth communication. 198 |
