Autism and Learning Disabilities
Awareness
About This Course
The aim of this course is to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills of the dental team in effectively providing inclusive dental care to patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities.
What's included:
- Presentation slides
- Introduction module
- Definitions section
- Signs and symptoms overview
- Causes of learning disabilities and autism
- Prevalence and co-occurring conditions
- Implications for dental treatment
- Guidance on how dental teams can provide support
- Resource links (National Autistic Society)
- Further reading list
- Knowledge assessment
- Reflective learning activity
- Feedback component
Who it's for: All dental team members, including reception and administrative staff. This training is a CQC requirement.
Access: Instant access; course available for 12 months.
Tutor: Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH, DTLLS, IQA, MDTFEd — registered dental hygienist/therapist with 20+ years in dentistry.
FAQs
Autistic patients and patients with learning disabilities can find dental visits especially challenging. Awareness training helps the whole team adapt appointments, communication and the environment so every patient gets good care.