Autism: Making Tooth Brushing Possible/Fun

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Autism: Making Tooth Brushing Possible and Fun

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of the Autism Research Group, shares details about research recently presented at ABAI where children with Autism were able to overcome aversions to getting their teeth brushed through the use of a many step desensitization process that included tons of substantive reinforcement. Imagine making tooth brushing a fun and enjoyable event through a step by step process! It works.

You might be interested in our previous article on autism and dental care

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