At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we are a haven for all our patients, especially those needing extra attention and care. It’s common for many patients to feel threatened when going to the dentist. Many people struggle to sit through a single visit. This is especially true for patients with Asperger’s Syndrome. They are generally unable …
For a child with autism, sedation dentistry may be the only way he or she can have their needed dental treatments. Oral care for children with autism is not much different from that of other children. However, children with autism often have a difficult time communicating, which can make cooperation when visiting the dentist challenging. …
With perseverance, patience, and determination, many of the challenges associated with intellectual disabilities can be overcome when it comes to oral health. Providing oral care to children or adults with intellectual disabilities requires adaptation of your everyday skills. Intellectual disability is a disorder of mental and adaptive functioning; it is not a disease or a …
Each of our patients come to us with their own unique dental story. We listen. It enables us the ability to provide everything it takes for each of them to have a “wow” experience. Our reward is the gratitude expressed by our patients. Today Cooper’s mom shared his unique “story”. Meet our “gentle giant” Cooper. …
The City Museum is having their first Sensory Friendly Day on Sunday, February 12. 10% of ticket sales will go to Autism Speaks. The museum we will be limiting noise and light throughout the facility where they can, to focus on creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that anyone can enjoy!
Here are some of the great sponsors we met at the Autism Speaks Walk 2016. It was a pleasure meeting with you all! ( Featured above: Behavior Therapy Specialists of Illinois and Missouri ) ( Featured above: Access Disability, LLC) ( Featured above: Behavioral Intervention Services)