Autism Resources

• Daily Oral Hygiene for the Child with Autism 
  This two-page document offers guidance for families and caregivers in maintaining daily oral hygiene.
• Dental Visits 
  This one-page document offers parents suggestions on establishing a dental home and tips for having a positive dental experience.
• Dental Social Story -
  This one-page document provides a description and example of a social story for visiting the dentist.
• Visiting the Dentist Picture Schedule 
  This one-page document and three-pages of photographs will assist families in making a picture schedule for a visit to the dental office.
  --- Photos for Dentist Picture Schedule

Other resources

• Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program
• Autism Speaks, Inc.  
• Autism Society of America
• National Autism Association
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research