Dentists also have a role in Autism

Published On 2021-10-18 10:15 GMT   |   Update On 2021-10-25 05:42 GMT
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Dentists can collaborate with Occupational Therapists (OTs) to provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-specific strategies, suggests a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in initiating social interactions, maintaining social communication, and a range of restricted repetitive behaviours (RRBs), interests, and activities. Deficits in social interactions and communication include challenges in social-emotional reciprocity, non-verbal communication, and establishing, or even understanding, relationships.

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Dentists Need To Collaborate With Occupational Therapists To Provide ASD-Specific Strategies: Study


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