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Understanding autism
Understanding autism

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Concordance

The extent to which the same (or a similar) condition, characteristic or trait is present in both members of a pair of twins or siblings.


Continuum

A sequence of items or entities running along a continuous scale such that differences between items are gradual rather than abrupt.


Control group

A group of participants in an experiment or other systematic study used as a standard against which others are measured. This could be a group who do not receive an intervention, or it could be a group who do not have autism.


Controlled study

A formal evaluation of an intervention, with more participants than a pilot study. Typically it would involve two groups of participants on the autism spectrum, matched for level of symptoms, age and IQ. One group receives the intervention and the other receives no intervention or treatment as usual. Comparing the groups’ skills and behaviours after the study permits efficacy of the intervention to be evaluated.


Coordinated Support Plan (CSP)

A legal document in Scotland drawn up by the local authority, after specialist reports are obtained, which specifies the support a child or young person up to age 19 needs in school.



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