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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: Overcoming Oral Care Challenges for Kids with Autism [Podcast Episode #207]
Description: The Center for Disease Control has determined that tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease in America with children ages 2-5 being the most prevalent.Ā
Today Iām introducing the subject of preventing as many incidents of tooth decay as possible. This topic arises for two reasons: First, for years I have seen and heard about so many traumatic events caused by dental cavities and the difficulty of treating autism spectrum patients; and second because I know that oral health is an important component of overall general health.
In over 18 years of working with autism, hun...