Beginning in the 1970's, The Autism Society has been celebrating Autism Awareness in April. Autism is a developmental disorder that is prevalent in about one in every 88 children and April affords the opportunity to educate the public on important issues within the Autism community.
The American Dental Association and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) discuss the importance of good oral health for everyone, including individuals with a developmental disability. The NIDCR has a link with tips and tricks on how to help someone who is unable to brush and floss their own teeth:
The tips from the NIDCR are useful for any caretaker that has to aid another in dental hygiene.
R. Eric Emery, DDS
Morgan A. Emery, DDS
2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-805-3696
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