Kuhaneck Heather Miller, Chisholm Elizabeth Cipes
Sacred Heart University, Occupational Therapy, Fairfield, CT, USA.
Spec Care Dentist. 2012 Nov-Dec;32(6):229-33. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2012.00283.x.
The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that dental practices will be seeing patients with this diagnosis more frequently. Although patients with ASD have similar dental needs to other patients, the symptoms of the disorder may influence the ability of dental practitioners to provide necessary care. Dental professionals may be unaware of the difficulties with sensory processing common to patients with ASD. However, awareness of sensory processing issues and knowledge of strategies to improve the sensory experience for individuals with ASD may improve dental visits for these patients and allow for enhanced dental care provision.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）患病率的不断上升表明，牙科诊所将会更频繁地接待被诊断患有此病的患者。虽然患有ASD的患者与其他患者有相似的牙科需求，但该病症的症状可能会影响牙科从业者提供必要护理的能力。牙科专业人员可能没有意识到ASD患者常见的感觉处理困难。然而，了解感觉处理问题以及掌握改善ASD患者感觉体验的策略，可能会改善这些患者的看牙经历，并有助于提供更好的牙科护理。
