Creating Autism-Friendly Dental Spaces

By Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC On May 16, 2025

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AGD Subject Code: 750

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

Define autism spectrum disorder.
Identify the barriers autistic individuals face in accessing dental care.
Discuss strategies for creating sensory-friendly dental environments and utilizing techniques to reduce anxiety in autistic patients.

This course was published in the May/June 2025 issue and expires June 2028. The author has no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.

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