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ConcordanceThe extent to which
the same (or a similar) condition, characteristic or trait is present in both
members of a pair of twins or siblings. | |
ContinuumA sequence of items or
entities running along a continuous scale such that differences between items
are gradual rather than abrupt. | |
Control groupA 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 studyA 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. | |