Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Generalization(also: Skill Generalization, Transfer of Learning)
- The ability to apply a skill or concept learned in one setting, with one set of materials, or with one person, to new settings, materials, or people. Generalization is a major focus in autism education and therapy because autistic individuals may learn a skill in a specific…
- Generative Thinking(also: Generative Cognition, Creative Problem Solving)
- Generative thinking is the cognitive ability to spontaneously produce novel ideas, solutions, or approaches to problems without external prompting. In the context of autism and cognitive accessibility, generative thinking is significant because it is often considered impaired in…
- Goal-Setting Theory
- A motivational theory developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham proposing that setting specific, challenging goals leads to higher performance than vague or easy goals. In the context of ADHD support, goal-setting theory underpins features in body doubling platforms like…
- Grounding(also: Grounding Techniques, Grounding Exercises, Self-Regulation)
- A set of therapeutic and coping techniques used to help a person reconnect with the present moment and their physical surroundings during periods of emotional distress, anxiety, or trauma response. Grounding activities aim to strengthen the connection between mind and body and…
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