Abstract
Aim: To identify what parents perceive to be good practice in the care of children with autism in dental settings and to highlight difficulties in accessing dental services.
Method: An online questionnaire survey with open and closed questions followed by a series of in-depth semi-structured interviews. Mixed-method quantitative and thematic analyses were performed.
Results: Of 19 participants, 13 reported that they had been able to access dental services but 12 experienced difficulties related to their children’s condition when visiting the dentist.
Conclusion: The approach and communication skills of dental staff, and their willingness and ability to adapt their practices for children with autism, are all important
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-25 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Learning Disability Practice |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 26 Mar 2014 |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 Mar 2014 |
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Brown, J., Brown, J., & Woodburn, J. (2014). Dental services for children with autism spectrum disorder. Learning Disability Practice, 17(3), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp2014.03.17.3.20.e1527