NY State Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million to Expand Access to Health Care for People With Developmental Disabilities

• By: | The Office of The Governor of New York State
• September 30th, 2025
• community health, dental care, developmental disabilities, health care access, health equity, healthcare facilities, physical therapy, specialty medical services
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Grants Will Improve Access to and Quality of Physical Health Care Services in ‘Health Care Deserts’ Delivers on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Proposal to Create Regional Disability Health Clinics On Thursday, September 25th, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $25 million...

Enhancing Dental Care for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Strategies and Collaboration

• By: Mecca Slocum John Timothy Hansford, DMD Athens Area Pediatric Dentistry
• July 12th, 2024
• dental care, inclusive healthcare, sensory-friendly, Summer 2024 Issue
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For individuals on the autism spectrum, navigating dental care can present significant challenges, often resulting in long waits and apprehension. In such instances, the partnership between dental practitioners and professionals who work with individuals on the autism spectrum becomes not only...

The Dental Disparity Dilemma

• By: Gina Williamson, RN, MSN Anderson Center for Autism
• April 12th, 2024
• dental care, dental education, dentistry, neurodivergent individuals, oral health, sensory issues, sensory needs, Spring 2024 Issue
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While the movement toward autism acceptance is certainly something to smile about, there remain many injustices for this population that must be addressed. Among them, disparities in dental care. Data gathered from a survey by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities...

How to Overcome Dental Health Challenges for Children with Autism

• By: Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA The New England Center for Children (NECC)
• October 2nd, 2023
• anxiety, behavioral concerns, community partnerships, dental care, dental desensitization, dental skills curriculum, dental visits, dentist, Fall 2023 Issue, improved access to care, in-house dental clinic, mock dental suite, oral health disparities, oral hygiene, quality of life, sensory overload
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Dental visits can be difficult, if not impossible, for children and teens with autism and developmental disabilities. These challenges can preclude important preventative care that impacts underlying health issues. In these situations, dental care also becomes a quality-of-life issue - not only...

Dental Care and Autism: What You Should Know

• By: Dr. Greg Grillo Dentably.com
• October 1st, 2019
• dental care, dentist, Fall 2019 Issue, planning, sensory issues
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Going to the dentist can be nerve-wracking for anyone. However, for a child with autism, dental care can be a much more difficult experience. An overload of sensory elements can make going to the dentist overwhelming and scary. Luckily, choosing the right dentist, knowing what to expect, and...

Integrated Healthcare and Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Vincent Siasoco, MD, MBA Richard Cohen, PhD Rita Bilello, DDS Metro Community Health Centers, Inc.
• July 1st, 2017
• dental care, healthcare, medical home model, summer 2017 issue
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For families with a loved one diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), navigating the health care system and accessing services can be a significant challenge. In fact, a 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs examining the relationship between a child’s...