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Disorder (ASD)
01 Introduction
02 Challenges
Devoting a lot of time and energy at the cost of It is important to understand that the in-
social life, career, personal relationship and difference, apparent lack of affection and non
financial conditions can lead to a sense of loss compliance of instructions is not deliberate and
grief for parents and care givers wilful
Dental Caries - Oral hygiene might often be compromised as there is impaired compliance to instructions
and lack of understanding (Advised preventive measures, increased water intake, offer alternatives to
cariogenic foods and beverages, caution about drugs that decrease salivary flow)
Tooth Eruption – It might often be delayed, drugs like phenytoin that are often recommended can cause
gingival hyperplasia
Trauma and Injury – To the mouth from falls require immediate attention (Advice to care givers to learn
the procedure to be followed if a permanent tooth is knocked out, locate any missing portions of teeth and
get chest X-Ray done to rule out aspiration of broken tooth fragments)
Social Stories – Tailoring social stories to make a child more aware of the feelings and intentions of others
Designing IEPs for students – Consider their individual strengths and area to be worked on
Financial Policies - Government to frame policies for the support and healthcare insurance of autistic children