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Toothbrush Training For Preschool Teachers Of Students With Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cheryl D. Domino
Toothbrush Training For Preschool Teachers Of Students With Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cheryl D. Domino
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects
Background: One in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Oral health for children with ASD is significantly impacted by sensory sensitivities and communication delays. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide special education preschool teachers with an evidence-based oral hygiene module. This module is focused toward giving teachers the confidence and accommodations to provide a daily toothbrushing program. Theoretical Framework. The theoretical framework used in the development of this Capstone is Cognitive Learning Theory, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and Occupational Justice.
Methods. A sampling of preschool teachers of students with level 3 ASD was …