Planning to go to the Dentist

A Guide for People with Autism and Their Families

Updated 2025

We wish to thank the authors Dr Greg Grillo and Dr David Hudnall from Dentably in Nebraska, United
States, for giving permission for this resource book to be reproduced in Western Australia.

We also wish to thank Dr Terry Pitsikas for ensuring the content has been adapted where necessary for the Western Australian context.

We also acknowledge the invaluable assistance of Dr Tamarai Selvam from the Special Needs Dental Clinic and Dr Catherine Alford, Dr Jee-Yun Leung and Dr Ellen Rogers from Dental Services within the Dept of Health.