Glossary of terms relating to Autism
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Valproate, or Valproic Acid |
Valproate, or Valproic Acid, is a chemical compound that has found clinical use as an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug, primarily in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and less commonly major depression. It is also used to treat migraine headaches and schizophrenia. 199 |
| Verbal Behavior |
Verbal Behavior is a method of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for teaching children with autism, based on B.F. Skinner’s description of the system of language. 200 |
| Vestibular System |
Vestibular System which contributes to our balance and our sense of spatial orientation, is the sensory system that provides the dominant input about movement and equilibrioception. 201 |
