Alphabetic List of Interventions, Treatments and Therapies

The Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based Model is the full name for the DIR Method, isa comprehensive, multi-component intervention used to help children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Dexfenfluramine hydrochloride is an appetite reduction drug, sold under the brand name Redux.

Dexmethylphenidate is a type of stimulant medication, used to treat inattention and hyperactivity, and sold under various brand names including Focalin.

Dextroamphetamine is a form of amphetamine, a type of stimulant medication, and is sold under a variety of brand names such as Dexedrine and ProCentra.

DextroStat is a brand name for dextroamphetamine, a type of stimulant medication, used to treat inattention and hyperactivity.

DHA is an acronym for docosahexaenoic acid, a type of omega 3 fatty acid ingested in some foodstuffs such as fish oil.

Diaminoethanetetraacetic acid is another term for EDTA, a synthetic solution used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, a type of drugs called anxiolytics, used to treat anxiety or anxiety associated with symptoms of depression.

Didactic refers to a wide group of behavioural interventions where the therapist directs and controls all aspects of the interaction.

Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances meant to improve diet.

There are many people who feel that diet is a key factor in causing and/or managing some of the problems experienced by individuals with autism.

Diflucan is a brand name for fluconazole, a type of antifungal medication used to treat a range of fungal infections.

Digestive enzymes are proteins that catalyse (accelerate) chemical reactions in the alimentary tract in order to break down food.

Digital auditory aerobics is another term for auditory integration training, an intervention in which a person with autism listens to a selection of music which has been modified.

Dihydrolipoic acid is another name for alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant that is manufactured in the human body.

Dilantin is a brand name for phenytoin, a type of anticonvulsant drug, which is designed to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures.

Dimercaptopropanesulfonate (DMPS) is a synthetic chemical used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.

Dimercaptosuccinic acid is another term for DMSA, a synthetic chemical used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.

Dimethylglycine (also known as DMG) is a derivative of the amino acid glycine. It is found naturally in plant and animal cells and in certain foods such as beans, cereal grains, and liver.

Dipeptidyl peptidase is a protein that acts as an enzyme.