Autism And Pediatric Dentistry. Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability

      Аннотация: Ensuring healthy growth and development is an important concern for all. Autism is a complex developmental disability. It mostly appears during the first three years of life and affects one’s ability to communicate and interact with others. A sound knowledge of the symptoms of the condition should be there with the dentist for ease of identification. Pediatric dentists can aid in the early diagnosis and treatment, carry out effective communication skills and follow-up of children with autism to bring about the best psychological well-being of child towards a better living. The child may thus receive treatment early and the condition can be improved.

Ключевые слова: Autism Spectrum Disorder, autism, Autistic child, Children, dental treatment, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, etiology