Treating Patients on the Autism Spectrum
About This Event
This course provides an educational foundation of Autism Spectrum Disorder for healthcare practitioners and personal care providers to instill confidence in clinical decision making and treatment planning, and to inspire creativity in making clinical chairside accommodations to enable safe and effective care. Includes lecture content on oral health risks, systemic conditions affecting people with ASD, techniques and equipment useful for clinical care, oral health aids, and communicating with ASD specialists. The University of Maryland School of Dentistry designated this activity for 2 Continuing Dental Education hours.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss oral health risks prevalent among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Describe systemic conditions commonly affecting people with ASD.
- List techniques and equipment that may be useful when providing clinical care to a person with ASD.
- Compare and contrast oral health aids that could assist a person with ASD.
- Communicate with ASD specialists in your area in effort to provide collaborative care.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dental Professionals
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
2*