Could It Be Oral Pain? An Overlooked Piece of the Puzzle for Children With Autism and ADHD

• By: Amanda Bertsch, MS, CCC-SLP Sonia Agarwal, MSc Blair Silvis, MSW Dr. Jessica Emick, PhD Fielding Graduate University
• June 18th, 2026
• adhd, autism research, behavior, children, dental care, neurodevelopmental disorders, oral health, pain recognition
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Author's Note: Recent trends in language use within the autism community reflect differing preferences regarding identity-first language (e.g., "autistic person") and person-first language (e.g., "person with autism"). In this article, both styles are used to reflect the diverse preferences of...

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...