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By: Irene Tanzman Part 1 of 2 in series… Children and adults with special needs often have routine dental care under general anesthesia. Prominent dental schools all over the US teach dental students that this is the way to treat severe special needs individuals who cannot tolerate routine dental procedures. These individuals may appear to have limited understanding. Just knock them out every two years or so, and do all the dental work under general anesthesia. With this plan in place we never really know the status of the individual’s dental hygiene until they are under general anesthesia. So what.
We are proud to share with our member families about a new support group in Modesto for families with children with Autism. See details of their upcoming meetings. Don’t Miss! Sign up to become a member at specialneedsinmycity.org for more information about current events, activities & resources within Modesto and Greater Modesto.
Whether it’s summer camp, swimming lessons or enhancing academic skills, summer time offers parents many choices to help their child remain active and thriving during long summer months. Learning Disabilities Association of America offers tips and strategies for parents to keep kids of all ages active and learning that, otherwise; may not be possible during the school year. Here are some ideas from that list that can be done at home. . Elementary School Level Explore a summer reading program at the library. Use a children’s cookbook to read and follow directions to make favorite foods. Directions in cookbooks can.