Oral health and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A unique collaboration between dentistry and occupational therapy
DH Como, LI Stein Duker, JC Polido… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at risk for oral health disparities. With the
dramatic rise in ASD prevalence to 1 in 54 children, it is likely that an increasing number of …
dramatic rise in ASD prevalence to 1 in 54 children, it is likely that an increasing number of …
Factors influencing oral health behaviours, access and delivery of dental care for autistic children and adolescents: A mixed‐methods systematic review
J Erwin, M Paisi, S Neill, L Burns, I Vassallo… - Health …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Autistic children and young people (CYP) experience oral health (OH)
inequalities. They are at high risk of dental disease and show significant levels of unmet …
inequalities. They are at high risk of dental disease and show significant levels of unmet …
Anxiety levels in children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis
FJA van Steensel, EJ Heeman - Journal of child and family studies, 2017 - Springer
The aim of the current study was to meta-analytically examine whether anxiety levels in
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are elevated. A total of 83 articles were …
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are elevated. A total of 83 articles were …
[HTML][HTML] Sensory adapted dental environments to enhance oral care for children with autism spectrum disorders: a randomized controlled pilot study
This pilot and feasibility study examined the impact of a sensory adapted dental environment
(SADE) to reduce distress, sensory discomfort, and perception of pain during oral …
(SADE) to reduce distress, sensory discomfort, and perception of pain during oral …
Sensory adaptations to improve physiological and behavioral distress during dental visits in autistic children: a randomized crossover trial
LIS Duker, DH Como, C Jolette, C Vigen… - JAMA Network …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Autistic children have poorer oral health and greater oral care challenges, which
are often associated with sensory overresponsivity, than neurotypical peers. It is important to …
are often associated with sensory overresponsivity, than neurotypical peers. It is important to …
Listening to parents: A qualitative look at the dental and oral care experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder
C Lewis, L Vigo, L Novak, EJ Klein - Pediatric dentistry, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
Purpose: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience various barriers to
optimal dental and oral care. The purpose of this study was to conduct focus groups of …
optimal dental and oral care. The purpose of this study was to conduct focus groups of …
The relationship between dental fear and anxiety, general anxiety/fear, sensory over-responsivity, and oral health behaviors and outcomes: a conceptual model
LI Stein Duker, M Grager, W Giffin, N Hikita… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is common across the lifespan and represents a barrier to
proper oral health behaviors and outcomes. The aim of this study is to present a conceptual …
proper oral health behaviors and outcomes. The aim of this study is to present a conceptual …
Exploring eating and nutritional challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder: Parents' and special educators' perceptions
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disability that is
frequently associated with food refusal, limited food repertoire and high-frequency single …
frequently associated with food refusal, limited food repertoire and high-frequency single …
Barriers to Oral Health Care for Autistic Individuals—A Scoping Review
Background: Challenges in providing adequate dental care for individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are recognised by parents, caregivers, and dental practitioners …
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are recognised by parents, caregivers, and dental practitioners …
Parents' perceptions of dental care challenges in male children with autism spectrum disorder: An initial qualitative exploration
Background Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience barriers to oral
care in the dental office setting. The purpose of this study was to provide an increased …
care in the dental office setting. The purpose of this study was to provide an increased …