Child with Autism Denied Dental Work Because of Mask Bylaw
As the masked madness continues into 2021, mask exempt individuals are becoming more and more alienated. Serena, a mother of two autistic sons, is no … more
Autism
Autism On the Rise: Coping in the Dental Office
The U.S. Department of Education reports on its website that an astonishing 1 in 59 children in the United States are affected by Autism Spectrum … more
A Virtual Reality Visit to the Dentist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a wide range of conditions that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges.1 There has been a … more
Getting To Know Your Clients Who Have Autism
It was in March of 2019 that my daughter was diagnosed with autism at a support level 3, just before her 3rd birthday. This means … more
Tips for Treating Autistic Clients
When treating an individual with autism, having an in-depth talk with the client or client’s caregiver prior to the appointment is crucial to having a … more
Why Many Children with Autism Have Oral Health Problems
The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 160 children around the world has an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is a condition related to the development of the brain … more
Researchers Identify Metabolic Cycles In Baby Teeth Linked To ADHD And Autism In Children
Mount Sinai researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment … more
Dental Care Tough to Find for People with Autism, Other Developmental Disorders
When Ava Terranove began feeling oral pain last July, her parents took her to her regular dentist. The dentist determined that Ava, who has an … more
Oral Microbial Activity May Help Identify Autism in Children
Gene expression activity within oral microbial communities may be altered in children with autism spectrum disorder, findings published in Autism Research revealed. These results suggested that changes … more
Storybooks Help Children with Autism Prep for the Dentist
The Oral Health Foundation is backing the use of children’s storybooks with dental narratives following a new study which has shown they can be a … more
Barrie hygienist develops way to help autistic patients
When Colleen Leduc’s patients enter her room, she dims the fluorescents and hits the sparkly lights switch. As a dental hygienist and a mother of … more
God bless the child
From Marty Jablow’s blog BALTIMORE, MD (September 16, 2011)–The National Museum of Dentistry has created a new resource to help parents of children with autism … more
Checklist May Spot Autism at One-Year Checkup
By Michael Smith, N.A. Correspondent, Medpage Today A simple checklist, administered at the one-year well-baby checkup, has the potential to identify children with autism spectrum … more