ARDs

Anti Reflex Drugs

BSPD

British Society of Paediatric Dentistry

BSDH

British Society of Dental Health

BMI

Body Mass Index

CT Scan

Computerised tomography scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body

EBAD

Emotional, Behavioural and Autonomic Dysregulation

ECG

How heart beats are measured

EEG

An electroencephalogram is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images inside of the body

GI

Gastrointestinal

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body

MDA

Multi-Disciplinary Assessment

NG

Tube - Naso gastric tube

OT

Occupational Therapy

PPI

Proton Pump Inhibitors

PBS

Positive Behaviour Strategies

PNS

Parasympathetic Nervous System

QT Interval

The QT interval is the time between two points in each heart beat

RTT

Rett Syndrome

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

SNS

Sympathetic Nervous System

SIADH

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

UTI

Urinary Tract Infection