A scoping review on parental/caregiver challenges in maintaining oral hygiene among children with autism spectrum disorder.

Yarmunja Mahabala KarunaAnuradha DuttRamya ShenoyYingMin LeeCharisma ThimmaiahSham BhatAnupama NayakAshwin Rao

Published in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2024)

Challenges experienced by parents/caregivers of children with ASD were numerous, which resulted in deviations from routine oral hygiene practices from recommended guidelines for the prevention of dental caries.

Keyphrases

clinical practice
autism spectrum disorder
primary care
healthcare
young adults
palliative care
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder