Alphabetic List of Interventions, Treatments and Therapies

Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast, sometimes used as a dietary supplement or a medicine.

Sacro occipital technique is another name for craniosacral therapy, an intervention which uses very light touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body.

SALT and SLT are acronyms for speech and language therapy, an intervention in which a therapist works with individuals to help them develop their communication skills using a range of techniques

Samonas therapy is a form of auditory integration training which involves listening through headphones to filtered music, voice and sounds of nature recorded on compact discs.

Sandplay therapy is a form of psychological therapy in which the patient is encouraged to play with sand, water, and miniature objects.

Sara's diet is a lutein-free, soy-protein free and casein and gluten-restricted diet which also restricts or removes some artificial additives.

Sauna therapy is another name for infrared sauna therapy, a treatment which uses infrared radiation to increase circulation and nourish damaged tissue.

SCD is an acronym for the specific carbohydrate diet, which which excludes complex carbohydrates, such as those found in rice and potatoes.

The SCERTS model is an approach which focuses on Social-Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support.

Schuessler salts is a form of homeopathy in which tiny amounts of minerals, usually in the form of tablets, are taken.

SCIT is an acronym for the Social Cognition Training Program, a group-based intervention designed to improve social cognition and social functioning among people with disabilities.

SCIT-A is an acronmym for the Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Autism programme, which is a version of the Social Cognition and Interaction Training  programme that has been adapted for use by people on the autism spectrum.

Scotopic lenses are a type of coloured filter, used to block the wavelengths of light to which an individual is sensitive.

The Scotson technique is an intervention based on correcting respiratory mechanics, that is, helping the individual breathe more easily.

Secretin is a gastrointestinal hormone that helps promote digestion of food.

Segregated employment describes employoment programmes in which employees work in self-contained units and are not integrated with non-disabled employees

Selective serotonin reuptake enhancers (SSREs) are a type of antidepressant drug that enhance the reuptake of serotonin instead of inhibiting it, as in many other antidepressant drugs.

Self advocacy means taking action to say what you want, secure your rights, represent your interests and obtain services you need.

Self-management generally involves activities designed to change or maintain one’s own behaviour.

The Self-Injurious Behavior Inhibiting System is a device designed to provide a brief electrical stimulation when it detects a blow to the head