Dentistry for Children and Young Adults (Shawn Taheri DDS)
Pediatric dental practice on Blossom Hill Road offering accommodations for children with sensory sensitivities including autistic children.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Dentistry for Children and Young Adults treats children with special healthcare needs, including autism, using individualised treatment plans and behaviour-support techniques such as tell-show-do, positive reinforcement and gradual desensitisation to dental tools. The office has wheelchair ramps, wider doorways and adjustable dental chairs.
Getting started
Call (408) 226-0323 to book, or fill out the contact form on the website; the practice says to call if you need to see a dentist the same day.
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What they say about themselves
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- Offers accommodations for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including autistic children, to support comfort during dental procedures.
- Says it has served the San Jose area for almost 20 years.
- Its lead dentist, Dr. Shawn Taheri, is a certified specialist in pediatric dentistry.
- Describes behaviour support techniques including tell-show-do, positive reinforcement and gradual desensitisation to dental tools and procedures.
Details checked againstthe provider's website on 2026-08-16. Confirm current availability directly.
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- Yes:Describes experience with autistic children
- Yes:Offers practice or desensitisation visits
- No:Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
- No:Publishes its wait time for new patients
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