Treating the Dental Patient with a Developmental Disorder %

Editors:

Karen A. Raposa
Steven P. Perlman

Description:

This Book provides a basic understanding of patients with developmental and intellectual disorders and offers help in communicating with and treating with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, attention deficit, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, learning disabilities, and others.

Presents descriptions of most common forms of developmental and intellectual disorders
Provides practical methods of caring for patients with these disabilities, including how to guide and model behavior
Offers practice management tips to accommodate patients with special needs, particularly those with autism
Includes instructions to give caregivers for home oral therapy

ISBN: 978-0-8138-2393-5

Published Date: 2012

Page Count: 294 , File Size: 16 Mb