Green Danielle, Flanagan Dennis
Gen Dent. 2008 Mar-Apr;56(2):167-71.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of many pervasive developmental disorders (PDD); others include Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder (also known as Heller's syndrome), pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and the higher functioning Asperger's syndrome. Because ASD is the most common of the developmental disabilities, it is not unusual for dentists to have ASD patients among their patient population. As the name indicates, ASD varies widely in its clinical manifestations; however, dentists are likely to encounter difficulties with communication and socialization. Although communication may be difficult, it is not impossible. A thorough understanding of this complex neurological disorder and displaying patience are vital for the dentist. This article seeks to familiarize readers with ASD characteristics and co-morbid conditions that may affect dental treatment and provide some management strategies for this unique population.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）是众多广泛性发育障碍（PDD）之一；其他还包括雷特综合征、儿童期崩解症（也称为海勒氏综合征）、未特定的广泛性发育障碍（PDD-NOS）以及高功能的阿斯伯格综合征。由于ASD是最常见的发育障碍之一，牙医在其患者群体中有ASD患者并不罕见。顾名思义，ASD的临床表现差异很大；然而，牙医可能会在沟通和社交方面遇到困难。虽然沟通可能困难，但并非不可能。对这种复杂的神经障碍有透彻的了解并表现出耐心对牙医至关重要。本文旨在使读者熟悉可能影响牙科治疗的ASD特征和共病情况，并为这一独特群体提供一些管理策略。
