[Jessica]

I learned that there are different ways to support the needs of special needs patients. As providers, we can ask our patients and their caregivers about their special needs, social history, and behavioral history to better accommodate them during their dental visits. We can also provide them with different sensory tools which can help alleviate the sensory overload that some patients face. The presenter made a very good point to promote positive rather than negative reinforcement in order to create a supportive environment for our patients. The valuable information presented will help us to become better and more inclusive providers for our patients.