BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2011;38(2):181-186.
Published online May 31, 2011.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN

연세대학교 원주의과대학 원주기독병원 소아치과

자폐의 심도에 따른 치과치료시 행동 조절법

장채리, 김지훈

연세대학교 원주의과대학 원주기독병원 소아치과

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Received: 15 October 2010 • Accepted: 13 February 2011

Abstract

Autism is characterized by pervasive impairments in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and restricted and stereotyped behavior. It is difficult for autism patients to receive dental treatment as lack of cooperation, so various behavior management method have been tried for dental treatment in clinic. The patients with mild autism can be managed by conventional behavior modification method and phamaco-logical conscious sedation. But the patients with severe autism and multiple dental caries can be treated by deep sedation or general anesthesia. The benefits of children's dental care in general anesthesia are full-mouth rehabilitation in one single appointment. We reported three cases of autism patients who were treated by various behavior management method as to severity of autism.

Key Words: Autism, Behavior management, General anesthesia