Treating Patients with Autism in a Dental Setting
COURSE NUMBER: 402
Josalyn Sewell, RDH
Credit Hours:
3 Hour(s)
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This course will give all team members a better understanding of Autism and prepare professionals for the rewarding experience of helping these patients. Autism affects 1 in 54 US children. It is more common than pediatric AIDS, diabetes, a...
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Overview
This course will give all team members a better understanding of Autism and prepare professionals for the rewarding experience of helping these patients. Autism affects 1 in 54 US children. It is more common than pediatric AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined. Individuals with autism have difficulties with communication, social interaction and sensory processing. These characteristics pose very unique challenges in a dental setting.
This continuing education course begins by answering very basic questions about autism: what is autism, how is it diagnosed, and what will it look like in a dental setting? A large section is dedicated to communication and sensory processing difficulties as these pose the most challenging difficulties for professionals who have never worked with patients on the spectrum. The oral health section includes what oral conditions are associated with autism with recommendations of how to handle a dental appointment, how to help the patient prepare for the appointment, how to use basic behavioral strategies to increase compliance and understanding, and lastly recommendations on products the author has found useful in working with patients with autism.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 3, 2013
Last Revision Date:
Aug 18, 2020
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 17, 2023
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
750
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Define autism spectrum disorder.
- Create a sensory friendly office.
- Develop an office protocol for patients with autism.
- Utilize a visual schedule.
- Implement basic behavior modification techniques to help individuals with autism behave appropriately in clinical setting.
- Increase understanding of the disorder and accompanying behaviors.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Josalyn Sewell
RDH
Submission Information
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Recognition
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