Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Activity schedule(also: Visual schedule, Picture schedule)
- A visual support tool that breaks down tasks or routines into sequential steps represented by photographs, pictograms, or text, enabling individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cognitive impairments to independently follow procedures without…
- Applied behavior analysis(also: ABA, Behavior modification, Lovaas method)
- A therapeutic approach based on the science of learning and behavior, widely used in interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. ABA uses systematic reinforcement — rewarding desired behaviors with objects, food, praise, or other motivators — to teach new skills…
- Asperger Syndrome(also: Asperger's Syndrome, AS, Asperger's Disorder)
- A neurodevelopmental condition previously classified as a distinct diagnosis within the autism spectrum, characterized by difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Unlike autistic…
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