Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
38 results found in health.
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA, Behavior modification, Lovaas method)
- A therapeutic approach based on the science of learning and behavior, widely used in interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. ABA uses systematic reinforcement — rewarding desired beh…
- Automated speech scoring (Computer-aided speech assessment, Automatic speech evaluation)
- The use of computational techniques — including voice activity detection, phoneme recognition, prosody analysis, and speaker diarization — to automatically evaluate the accuracy and quality of speech …
- Blood Oxygen Saturation (O2sat, SpO2, Oxygen Saturation)
- The percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is bound to oxygen, typically measured non-invasively using a pulse oximeter. Normal blood oxygen saturation is generally 95-100%, and levels below 88-90…
- Chronic Condition (Chronic Health Condition, Long-Term Condition)
- A health condition that persists over time, typically lasting a year or more and requiring ongoing medical attention or limiting activities of daily living. Chronic conditions include both chronic ill…
- Chronic Illness (Chronic Condition, Long-Term Illness)
- Health conditions that persist for an extended period, typically more than three months, and may require ongoing management but do not necessarily have a cure. Examples include diabetes, fibromyalgia,…
- Convergence Insufficiency (CI)
- A binocular vision disorder in which the eyes have difficulty turning inward (converging) to focus on nearby objects, causing symptoms such as double vision, eye strain, headaches, difficulty reading,…
- Cybersickness (VR Sickness, Simulator Sickness, Virtual Reality Motion Sickness)
- A form of motion sickness experienced during virtual reality use, characterized by symptoms including nausea, disorientation, dizziness, eye strain, and general discomfort. Cybersickness occurs due to…
- Developmental screening (Early developmental screening, Autism screening)
- A brief, standardized assessment process used to identify infants and young children who may be at risk for developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder. Common screening i…
- Diagnostic Bias (Assessment Bias)
- Systematic errors in the diagnostic process that lead to certain groups being more or less likely to receive a particular diagnosis based on characteristics unrelated to the condition itself, such as …
- Disclaimer (Content Disclaimer, Health Disclaimer)
- A statement accompanying content that clarifies its limitations, purpose, or the credentials of its creator. In health and disability content on social media, disclaimers typically indicate that conte…
- Early intervention (Early childhood intervention, EI)
- A system of services and supports provided to infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities, typically from birth to age three, and their families. Early intervention can includ…
- Exergame (Exercise game, Active video game, Fitness game)
- A video game that requires physical movement or exercise as the primary interaction mechanism, combining gameplay elements like scoring, levels, and achievements with physical activity. Accessible exe…
- Flare (Symptom Flare, Flare-Up)
- A temporary but often significant worsening of symptoms associated with a chronic illness, which can last from hours to weeks. Flares can be triggered by environmental factors (heat, pollen, weather c…
- Gait (Walking Pattern, Locomotion Pattern)
- The pattern of movement during walking, characterized by measurable parameters including walking velocity, cadence (steps per minute), step length, stride length, step time, cycle time, and swing time…
- Health Misinformation (Medical Misinformation, Health Disinformation)
- False or misleading health-related information that is spread regardless of intent to deceive. On social media and video platforms, health misinformation about conditions like ADHD can include inaccur…
- Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly, Water on the Brain)
- A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, causing increased intracranial pressure and enlargement of the head. Hydrocephalus can …
- Late Diagnosis (Adult Diagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis)
- Receiving a formal diagnosis of a condition significantly later than when symptoms first appeared, often in adulthood for conditions typically identified in childhood. Late diagnosis of ADHD and autis…
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- A condition involving a noticeable decline in cognitive abilities — including memory, reasoning, or judgment — that is greater than expected for a person's age but does not significantly interfere wit…
- Misinformation (Disinformation, Health Misinformation)
- Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that spreads through digital channels, regardless of whether the spread is intentional (disinformation) or unintentional. On social media platf…
- Mobile Health Game (mHealth Game, Health Gamification App)
- A mobile application that uses game mechanics and play-based interaction to support health management behaviors such as medication adherence, physical activity, dietary choices, and health monitoring.…