How to Brush Severe to Profoundly Autistic Person's Teeth

Mom shows tips and tricks on how to brush teeth when the severe to profoundly autistic person won't brush or rinse mouth. Adorable autistic young man. One of God's mystery cases. A lot of work. Pain. Panic. Medical and Behavioral emergencies. But, also rewards, blessings. Hope. Good days. Catholic christian faith. Forgotten minorities. Love. Patience. Tolerance. Compassion. Teaching. Training. Home health special care of developmentally disabled patient אוטיזם טיפולי שיניים בבית אבות awtismo التوحد العناية بالأسنان आत्मकेंद्रित दंत चिकित्सा देखभाल Autismus life Zahnpflege درخودماندگی (اوتیسم) مراقبت از دندان 自閉症の歯科治療 аутизм стоматологической помощи 자폐증 치과 치료

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[kgaccount]

This report is dated March 17, 2011: Abuse Swept Under Rug at State Run Homes for Developmentally Disabled, so Danro05, I'm not sure what "study" you're refering to, but it certainly doesn't reflect reality

[Danro05]

I think its great that you have the strength to do all this for him yourself, but I really think the place for severely disabled individuals like your son is in a professional institution where they can do all of this on 24/7 basis and without putting yourself or perhaps people not involved with him in a position to get hurt

[kgaccount]

@Danro05 Well, that would be true if studies showed that autistics living in "professional institutions" weren't chronically neglected, abused and restrained and given chemical lobotomies. Not to forget, the staff at out of home placements, is usually inexperienced to handle such unique and complex autism cases.

[kgaccount]

@kgaccount "Employees at New York state-run homes for the developmentally disabled who sexually abused, beat and taunted residents are infrequently fired, reports a New York Times investigation. Instead they are mostly just transferred to work at another group home.In the 399 cases of state workers with a serious offense in the last two years, only 30 of them resulted in termination. Out of 13,000 allegations of abuse in 2009, only 5% got referred to the police..." Source: New York Times

[kgaccount]

@KSitz77 That he feels like he matters. That he's loved. He's special. That our lives, and purpose is more than just getting what we need and giving more to others who need.

[snkm12]

Wow... I admire your inspiration. I learned from this, I hope you can also show tips on how to change clothes and such daily activities.May you have more strength and encouragement! thanks a lot! GOD BLESS you and your family!

[streamofawareness]

Don't worry James, I hate toothbrushes in my mouth too. :) It's a necessary annoyance to deal with. At least toothpaste tastes good.

[crazyelephantofdoom]

I'm a lot luckier, right on the other end of the spectrum but I know about problems brushing teeth. When I was 8 I used my sister's hair dye in stead of toothpaste (it was the same colour and I got confused). I didn't realize it wasn't toothpaste until I was caught. I preferred it to the regular stuff. I also used to drink anti nail biting varnish which can't have been good for me. The little oditties in ASD.

I don't have issues with toothpaste now (except for really minty stuff).

[Kar41run]

Thanks for this video which is very useful. My son Ben is Profoundly Autistic and 8 years old but already is very aggressive. Cleaning Ben's teeth is an area we find challenging

[losalvarados41]

Do not listen to such selfish people who know nothing of love and servanthood. People who have not walked a mile in your shoes nor done research apparently. You are doing what is right. No one else will care for your loved ones like yourself. God bless you and may he give you strength daily. I cared for my completely handicap child (Cerebral Palsy) until he passed this past year. He never had a sitter outside of family. He was always the joy of my life. I miss him like crazy everyday.

[Aeranlaes]

he's gorgeous, too bad he's so messed up

[Danro05]

@kgaccount really? because i actually read a study that showed that less than one half of one percent of out of home placements are abused by their caretakers. yes, it may be very expensive. but if your fully grown son has a fit in a very public place and you're not right by his side, an innocent bystander may try to step in and god forbid they get hurt trying to help. talk about expensive. are you willing to put your son, yourself and your family through that kind of ordeal?

[inyunaruto365]

I know he appreciates everything you guys do for him.