An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergy may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes
Source
www.answers.com
Term
Allied Health
Definition
These are physiotherapy, occupational professions (AHPs) therapy, chiropody, radiography, dietetics, remedial gymnastics, orthoptics, art, music and drama therapies.
Source
NHS LD Quality Indicators
Term
Allied Health Professionals (AHP)
Definition
AHPs carry their own caseloads and work as autonomous professionals, for example they may work directly with a patient to develop some interactive therapies to aid recovery. AHPs will also be part of a team and may even lead one, this might mean working with other AHPs or other professionals such GPs, hospital doctors, teachers, or social workers
Source
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/ahp.shtml
Term
Alternative Communication
Definition
Another term for augmentative communication, which refers to the different ways (other than speech) that people use to communicate with each other.
See also-Augmentative Communication
Source
Research Autism
Term
Amygdala
Definition
A structure located under the cortex of the brain (the thick layer covering the cerebrum) in the temporal lobe. It is part of the limbic system that is known to play a part in processing emotions and other social information. There is growing literature examining both structural and functional abnormalities of the amygdala in autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).
See also-Limbic System and Neuroimaging
Source
The Autism Encyclopaedia, Da Prato in Neisworth & Wolfe
