Open AccessOral hygiene and habits of children with autism spectrum disorders and their families
Author(s) -
Simone R V Hage,
Simone Aparecida Lopes-Herrera,
Thais-Helena F Santos,
Danielle Azarias Defense-Netvral,
Aline Redondo Martins,
Lidiane Yumi Sawasaki,
Fernanda Dreux Miranda Fernandes
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.56440
Subject(s) - oral hygiene , medicine , autism , hygiene , family medicine , oral health , autism spectrum disorder , population , health care , pediatrics , psychiatry , environmental health , dentistry , pathology , economics , economic growth
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) frequently receive poorer health care then the general population. Frequently the speech-language pathologist is the only health professional that follows the child's everyday life and therefore is the only resource for guidance regarding basic health habits. Poor oral health may result in severe discomfort and other health problems that can be prevented by simple routine habits and adequate professional follow-up. The aim of the present study was to gather information about oral hygiene and dental care habits of children with ASD and their families. The hypothesis was that these children have poorer oral care habits than their families.