Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
April 2007
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
8
Issue:
1

Preparing a child with autism for dental prophylaxis using structured and instructional methods: a case report

Due to the nature of the autistic syndrome, children with autism are potentially difficult patients in dental settings. A period is necessary to prepare them for dental procedures. Different methods have been developed to reduce their anxiety towards unfamiliar situations and teach new skills. These strategies can be beneficial in dentistry for children with autism to make the dental settings and procedure more acceptable to them. The aim of this study was to prepare an autistic child for dental prophylaxis using structured and instructional teaching methods together. A 7-year-old girl with autism, who was very resistant to, and reactionary in, the dental setting, was prepared for prophylaxis with the aid of these methods. Key words: Disability, autism, oral health

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£15.00
Page Start
45
Page End
47
Authors
Yesim Fazlioglu, Meral Yurdakul, Sule Yilmaz

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  1. Editorial
  2. 2
  3. 2

  1. Assessment of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in disabled children in Nigeria
  2. 3
  3. 8

  1. An analysis of the pattern of dental treatment provided for patients with disabilities requiring treatment under general anaesthesia
  2. 9
  3. 12

  1. A longitudinal study of palatal plate therapy in children with Down syndrome. Effects on oral motor function
  2. 13
  3. 19

  1. Dyslexia and errors of left-right discrimination in undergraduate dental and postgraduate orthodontic students
  2. 23
  3. 27

  1. Management of Riga-Fede disease: a case report
  2. 28
  3. 30

  1. Delayed replantation of avulsed incisors in a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy – a case report
  2. 31
  3. 33

  1. Using large numbers can overwhelm efforts to secure care for children with special health care needs. A case study in the USA
  2. 34
  3. 36

  1. A maxillary obturator for a cocaine induced oronasal defect
  2. 37
  3. 40

  1. A report on the development of a dental service for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  2. 41
  3. 44

  1. Preparing a child with autism for dental prophylaxis using structured and instructional methods: a case report
  2. 45
  3. 47

  1. Diary Dates 2007
  2. 48
  3. 48

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