Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Looking to Brighten a Daunting World

Debbie Connelly Health Improvement Senior (Oral Health)

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Background

Colleagues noticed an Increased numbers of children with autism attending Paediatric Community Dental Services.

This presented a number of challenges as the service was not equipped for children with this condition.

Local Parents attending community support groups requested improved dental services for children with autism.

Staff working within the Child Development Centre identified a need for improved services for children with autism.

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Consultation with staff who work with parents / carers of children with autism

Submitted a funding proposal

What We Did

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Surgery Lay Out

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Overcoming Communication Barriers

Talking Books

Specially designed leaflet

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Success of Project

Launched in May 2011

Immediately captured attention

Preliminary evaluation results

Model of Good Practice

Glasgow City Community Health Partnership North East Sector

Thank You