Early Intervention Matters
The Early Intervention Matters Podcast is a podcast that informs, inspires and equips parents and professionals who live and work with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties and disabilities like autism, adhd, tic-disorders, and learning difficulties.
Early Intervention Matters
Dental Intervention Strategies for Children with Neurodiversity - with Dr. Ivy Fortune Glavee
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In this episode, dental expert Dr. Ivy Fortune Glavee shares insights on managing dental health in neurodivergent children, emphasizing early intervention, tailored approaches, and innovative tools to improve oral hygiene and prevent dental issues.
Key Topics
- Dental well-being in children with neurodiversity
- Early registration and routine dental visits
- Sensory considerations in dental care
- Signs of dental problems in non-verbal children
- Preventive dental care and parental involvemen
Takeaways
- Start dental visits as early as six months to build rapport.
- Use tell-show-do technique to ease children into dental visits.
- Tailor dental care to sensory sensitivities of neurodivergent children.
- Recognize behavioral changes as potential signs of dental issues.
- Preventive care and early detection save costs and reduce trauma.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dental Wellbeing in Neurodivergent Children
04:56 Challenges in Dental Health for Neurodivergent Children
10:21 Tailoring Dental Care to Individual Needs
15:27 The Role of Parents in Dental Health
20:59 Managing Challenging Behaviors at the Dentist
25:56 Building Positive Dental Experiences
30:33 Effective Tooth Brushing Techniques
35:50 Addressing Sensory Issues in Dentistry
41:04 Understanding Dental Health Frequency
50:00 YouTube Intro Early Intervention EIM Dr Takon.mp4
Resources
NHS Food Scanner App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.nhs.foodscanner&hl=en&gl=US
Dentist Ivy Fortune Glavee YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DentistIvy
OraNurse Toothpaste for Children - https://oranurse.com/collections/kids-toothpaste
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyfortuneglavee
Twitter - https://twitter.com/IvyGlavee
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