Inspired by her own experience as the mother of a 5-year-old son with autism, a dental hygienist and PhD student has published new research hoping
Dental appointments can be particularly challenging for children with autism. In fact, their behavioral issues often make it less likely for them to receive dental
Oral hygiene and oral health are particular challenges for people who care for children on the autism spectrum. Fortunately, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry
Children’s storybooks with dental narratives can be effective tools in preparing children with autism for visits to the dentist. According to researchers from the University
Researchers from the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, are asking families to donate their children’s baby teeth
Lawrence Reiter, PhD, of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will use a $108,000 grant from the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to find
America’s ToothFairy will host a webinar, Aspertools: A Look at Neurodiversity, on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 pm ET. Dr. Harold Reitman will discuss his
From an early age, children need to learn about proper dental care so they can establish healthy habits that they will practice for the rest
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every 68 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
