New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline - Ministry of Health

Glossary
Cognitive assessment
Cognitive behaviour
therapy (CBT)
assessment of the processes of cognitive or intellectual functioning,
including verbal comprehension, perceptual organisation, working memory
and processing speed. Can include specific tests of perception, reasoning,
problem solving and memory.
psychotherapy based on modifying everyday thoughts and behaviors, with
the aim of positively influencing emotions.
CBT developed out of behavior modification and Cognitive Therapy, and
is widely used to treat mental disorders. Therapeutic techniques vary
according to the particular kind of client or issue, but commonly include
keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and
behaviors; questioning and testing assumptions or habits of thought that
might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may
have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting.
Relaxation and distraction techniques are also commonly included.
Cognitive behaviour
modification
Cognitive learning
strategies
Cognitive scripts
Collaborative
consultation
Communication partner
Communication
Co-existing condition
Co-morbid condition
see cognitive behaviour therapy
technique used in cognitive behaviour therapy
technique used in cognitive behaviour therapy
a problem solving process that reflects high levels of communication and
coordination
the receiver of the message in a communicative exchange
the act of exchanging or expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas
one that exists at the same time as another condition in the same individual
one that exists at the same time as another condition in the same individual.
The two conditions are usually independent of each other. For example
a child who has autism might also develop leukaemia. That the child has
autism complicates treating the leukaemia, but the two conditions are
independent of each other.
Consultative model
Contemporary applied
behaviour analysis
an integrated process of service provision where the professional works
with others (eg, classroom teacher and teacher aide) to achieve outcomes for
the child, school or family
the contemporary application of behavioural principles, which holds
that conclusions about human development and behaviour should be
based on controlled observation of overt behaviour, yet are cognisant of
developmental issues
Glossary
Cooperative teaching/
learning
Core deficit
a set of educational practices whereby children of different backgrounds
or ability levels work in teams that are structured in such a way that all
members have to work together to achieve a common objective or goal
the core deficits in autism spectrum disorders are defined in diagnostic
criteria
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