Dental care: Building tolerance and acceptance for oral health [Webinar] is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of joint consultation, shared care planning, school-team communication, and interdisciplinary handoffs. In Building tolerance and acceptance for oral health, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer roles, fewer duplicated efforts, and better coordinated intervention, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Profound Autism Summit
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Join Free →This webinar will explore effective strategies for improving oral health outcomes in individuals with Profound Autism. We will discuss the unique challenges associated with oral care in this population, including anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and communication difficulties. Participants will learn about: Behavior Analytic Interventions: Evidence-based approaches to building familiarity and comfort with dental tools and procedures, and decrease the need for anesthetics. Collaboration with Dental Professionals: Building strong relationships with dentists and dental hygienists to ensure a positive and successful experience for the individual. The Role of Funders: Exploring funding options and collaborating with community partners to support access to specialized dental care. Considerations for the Future: Discussing long-term oral health planning and strategies for maintaining oral health throughout the lifespan.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
| NASW | 0 | — |
| PSY | 0 | — |
Wolff & Phan Autism Center (Wolff PAC) is founded by Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Kim P. Wolff. She currently on the board for Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis as an executive board member, an alumna of Leadership Medina County, guest lecturer for Meharry Medical School of Dentistry on dental desensitization. Previously, she was the CEO & owner of Wolff Behavioral Services in Hawaii and President of the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis in 2017. Since moving to Ohio in 2018 to be closer to family, she has opened several ABA centers in Northeast Ohio area for a local and regional provider. Wolff PAC was established in 2021 that encompasses over a decade of leadership & experience practicing Applied Behavior Analysis with the hopes and dreams of providing quality services to the families and children touched by autism. Kim Wolff is involved with the community in building autism awareness and acceptance. She was an invited speaker for the Autism Law Summit, Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis, Seville and Lafayette township first responder professional development training, and Medina Juvenile Detention Center professional development training plus more scheduled events in the near future.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.