BITEsize Paediatrics

Adapting Dental Care for Children with Autism


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This month's episode is a short but sweet summary of the ways in which dentists can adapt care for children with Autism! We are joined by Professor Siobhan Barry - a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Manchester Dental Hospital.

Within this episode be cover the following:


- What is Autism?
- What is 'stimming' and how should a clinician react to these sounds/actions?
- What challenges can children with Autism face, when attending the dentist?
- Are general practitioners capable of treating these children?
- What are some common mistakes made by general practitioners?
- Are these children more at risk for oral diseases?
- How might children with Autism communicate?

We hope that this resource can be used by students and clinicians alike to look at the ways that they can adapt dental care for these patients!

Extra resources to accompany this episode can be found on our social media and linktree @MPDSSOC

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