title: [Autism-friendly dental care].
abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) occurs in approximately 1% of the Dutch population. Among the group of patients with this disorder, there is a substantial diversity regarding skills, intelligence and treatability. However, there are also common characteristics; people with ASD often have difficulty with social interaction, communication, and exhibit typical patterns of behaviour. Therefore, problems may arise in the various areas of development, such as language development and responding to sensory stimuli. Dental practitioners will also be confronted with individuals with ASD. Care can be significantly improved, considering that negative experiences and dental anxiety are widespread at this time.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Kind
authors.forename: M C M
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: van Gemert-Schriks
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Elhorst
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans