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TEACCH
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Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children is a whole-life approach to helping children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, developed by Eric Schopler in North Carolina. The principles and concepts of the TEACCH system are improved adaptation; parent collaboration; assessment for individualised treatment; structured teaching; skill enhancement; cognitive and behaviour therapy and generalist training.
Theory of mind
Children with autism, Trevarthen et al
A philosophical concept of the understanding one has that another person has an individual perspective on states of affairs, that this consciousness depends in part on information which they may have which is not available to oneself and vice versa.
Tourette syndrome
CaF directory of specific conditions and rare syndromes
A condition characterised by multiple tics characteristically involving the facial area (twitches, blinking, nodding) as well as phonic (vocal) tics. The onset of symptoms usually occurs between the ages of 2 and 21.
Triad of impairments
Wing and Gould
Impairments affecting social interaction, social communication and imagination which are essential features of an autism spectrum disorder.
Tryptophan
Children with autism, Trevarthen et al
An amino-acid in proteins which is essential for optimal growth in infants. It is a precursor to serotonin.
Tuberous sclerosis
CaF directory of specific conditions and rare syndromes
Tuberous (swellings or enlargements) sclerosis (the hardening of an organ or tissue) is a complex heterogeneous genetic disorder which may affect many of the body systems. Typical manifestations occur in the brain, skin, eye, kidney, bones, lungs and intestine.
Turner's syndrome
CaF directory of specific conditions and rare syndromes
A chromosomal condition affecting 1 in 2,500 girls where the second X chromosome is absent or abnormal. Turner's syndrome is generally characterised by short stature and non-functioning ovaries, usually leading to absence of pubertal development and infertility.
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