Interprofessional Group of NJLEND Faculty and Nutrition Fellow Write Article for Exceptional Parent Magazine

April 28, 2021

An article on oral health and nutrition concerns for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) written by an interprofessional group of NJLEND Faculty and Nutrition Fellow was published in the February 2021 issue of Exceptional Parent Magazine. Jane Ziegler, DCN, RDN, LDN, NJLEND Nutrition Faculty, Evan Spivak, DDS, NJLEND Dental Faculty, and Karen Stanfar, MPH, RDN, LD, NJLEND Nutrition Fellow, authored "Oral Health and Nutrition Concerns in Autism Spectrum Disorders" to provide information about autism-related behaviors, dietary habits, medical comorbidities, and medication use, which may contribute to oral health and nutrition concerns. The article promotes an interdisciplinary approach, involving both dentists  and nutritionists, in the development of care plans that account for the specific needs of individuals with ASD and address any co-occurring conditions, medications, and associated behaviors. Interventions demonstrating the importance of adopting a coordinated and multi-specialist approach to care are also described in the article. This collaborative publication exemplifies NJLEND's commitment to interdisciplinary leadership development for faculty and fellows.  

The full issue of Exceptional Parent Magazine can be accessed using the following link: https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/epmagazine/issues/206939/viewer?page=1 

To learn more about the New Jersey LEND, visit the NJLEND page on The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities' website: http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/student/LEND.html