Asperger's syndrome and dental care

On February 18, we celebrate the World Asperger's Syndrome Day.

Asperger's syndrome (AS) is. one of the autism spectrum disorders; according to a more detailed classification, Asperger's syndrome is part of a subgroup of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), which means that thenteresting all aspects of life.

Children diagnosed with this disorder possess the following. Unique features that directly impact their dental care and pose a challenge to both parents and dentists.

One of the main barriers during dental treatment is the communication difficulties that can arise when treating a boy or girl with AS, but the pedodontists (pediatric dentists) have at their disposal the tools to be able to Getting in tune with the little patient.

The presence of one of the parents, or at least an adult figure of reference, can also Helping children with AS have a better experience even at the dentist.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].