Visits to the dentist and oral care at home can be difficult for people with autism. Autism Speaks partnered with Colgate and Philips-Sonicare to create a dental guide and video for families of children with autism and dental professionals. The Dental Guide also includes:
- forms to use for your visit
- a visual schedule to help the child understand the steps involved in a routine dentist appointment
- information about oral care at home
These tools are designed to:
- help families and caregivers find the right dentist
- teach families and caregivers how to effectively prepare for a visit to the dentist
- decrease anxiety about going to the dentist
- provide information for families to help begin a lifetime of good oral care
- provide dental professionals with tips about how to make the experience more successful for their patients with autism
♥ The guide has been printed out and is available through the Lending Library as well.
The video that was also produced shows a visit to the dentist by a child with autism – YouTube Video
© 2010 Audience: Parent, Professional