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...

Meeting the Sensory Needs of Autistic Patients with Dental Care Challenges

• By: John Hansford, DMD Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry
• January 10th, 2024
• anxiety and fear, behavioral issues, children, communication difficulties, dental care challenges, dental exams, dental providers, dentist, heightened sensitivity, limited access to care, patient experience, pediatric dentistry, sensory needs, Winter 2024 Issue
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many dental care challenges. As a result, ASD patients continue to experience obstacles in accessing quality dental care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 36 children in the United States has been...

NYU Libraries Opens Low-Sensory Room for Neurodiverse Students and Others Who Benefit From a Calming Environment

• By: | New York University Division of Libraries
• January 10th, 2024
• academic success, accessibility features, inclusive environment, inclusive spaces, libraries, low-sensory room, mental health wellness, neurodiverse students, sensory needs, Winter 2024 Issue
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NYU Libraries has opened a low-sensory space on the first floor of Bobst Library, providing students who are neurodiverse with a dedicated room to support their academic success. With the new space, and two more study rooms scheduled to open on the 9th floor in the spring of 2024, Bobst...

Honoring My Limitations as an Autistic Entrepreneur

• By: Doug Blecher Autism Personal Coach
• January 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, adult diagnosis, advocacy, burn out, communication differences, limitations, self-advocacy, sensory needs, Winter 2023 Issue
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I am an autistic entrepreneur. That is a sentence I couldn’t have uttered that long ago. As far as the entrepreneurship part goes, I’ve run a business that I founded in 2013 called Autism Personal Coach. With the help of so many others, my company has turned into a business that is stable and...