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Article: Embracing neurodiversity-informed dentistry. Part three: Neuro-inclusion for dental patients

1. The social model of disability asks:

A. how do we fix the individual to allow them to access health services?

B. what is 'wrong' with the individual and does not ask what they need?

C. what is wrong with the service and how do we fix the barriers to accessibility and inclusion for this individual?

D. the health service to provide segregated services appropriate for the disability

2. The Equality Act 2010:

A. only protects those who are diagnosed as being 'disabled'

B. protects those receiving care or education as well as staff from being treated unfairly because of any characteristics that are protected under the legislation

C. promotes and offers suggestions for fairer access to health services, education services and within the workplace, but offers no legal protection

D. is only relevant to those in England and not Scotland or Wales

3. Reasonable adjustments for neuro-inclusion may include:

A. shorter or more frequent visits to gradually acclimatise them to the dental setting, while some may prefer longer appointment slots

B. providing choices on how they make appointments eg online, email or text in addition to the phone, enabling them to pick options that work for them

C. providing breaks (even if they are brief) may help those with differences in attention control

D. all of the above

4. Benefits of creating neuro-inclusive dental settings:

A. improved patient experience. Dental team develops enhanced communication skills valuable when interacting with all patients, including those without neurodiverse conditions. Positive reputation through demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity. Legal compliance

B. appreciation of neurodiversity which overrides need for informed decision making as well as consent for dental treatment and care

C. adheres to suggestions put forward by the Equality Act and other regulations, complying with a tick-box exercise that demonstrates attempts to be non-discriminatory towards patients and their care

D. helps identify and remove barriers to dental care and creates inequality

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