OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) A disorder whereby an individual has recurring unwanted ideas (obsessions) and a strong urge (compulsion) to […]
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Paediatrics A branch of medicine dealing with the medical care of children. Paired associative learning When a learner experiences two […]
Quality of life An individual’s ability to enjoy normal life activities. Quality score A value used to represent the validity […]
Rage reduction therapy A controversial group of therapies designed to help individuals with attachment disorders. Rapid prompting method A controversial […]
SALT (Speech and language therapist) A therapist who works with individuals to help them develop their communication skills with a […]
Tardive dyskinesia A side-effect of some anti-psychotic drugs whereby an individual experiences repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. TEACCH (Treatment and Education […]
UCLA model of applied behavioural analysis Also known as the Lovaas Method. (See Lovaas Method)