International Conference on Dental and Oral Health

Kerryn Burgoyne Profile

Kerryn Burgoyne

Kerryn Burgoyne

Biography

Kerryn Burgoyne is a woman diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 30. She had no support when either in school or trying to gain successful employment for herself. She now runs her own business KTalk (https://ktalk.au) which started back in 2007. She is now a renowned international autism speaker at major conferences globally, as well as domestically in Australia. She is also the author of 6 self-help course books which have also been run successfully in the wider community. She is also proud to be part of this conference, as one of the Keynote Speakers, that brings people together from all over the world.

Research Interest

Autism & Dental Health – how different individuals are impacted

Abstract

Statement of the Problem: Women who suffer dental health issues, because of Autism Spectrum Disorder has a significant impact on their lives, especially if they’ve suffered high anxieties in the dentist’s chair as well as the noise of the drills and multiple tools being put in their mouth at the same time.