January 5, 2026

BBC News Features Innovative Oral Health Initiative for Autistic Children

Linda Roberts
Project Assistant

We are delighted to share that Professor Peter Day and Dr Amrit Chauhan have featured in a recent BBC News article showcasing an innovative initiative to support families of autistic children with their oral health.

The article highlights the launch of toothPASTE [link: https://www.autismtoothcare.com/], an online toolkit co-created by dental experts at the University of Leeds and parents of autistic children. This resource offers practical, autism-specific guidance on toothbrushing, dental visits, and diet, and is available in 13 languages.

Read the full BBC News article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj01p8mmz99o

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