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Training Adults and Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to be Compliant with a Clinical Dental Assessment Using a TEACCH-Based Approach

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The specific neuropsychological and sensory profile found in persons with autism spectrum disorders complicate dental procedures and as a result of this, most are treated under general anesthesia or unnecessary sedation. The main goal of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a short treatment and education of autistic and related communication-handicapped children-based intervention program (five sessions) to facilitate a 10-component oral assessment in children (n = 38, aged 4–9 years) and adults (n = 34, aged 19–41) with autism spectrum disorder (with or without associated intellectual disability). The assessment ranges from entering into the examination room to the evaluation of the dental occlusion. There were statistically significant differences in the number of components reached and in compliance before and after the training program.

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Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank all the children and adults who participated in the study and their families. They would like to express their gratitude for the collaboration to the following centers and associations: Mira’m Foundation; Project Autism Association (ASPAU); Autism Center (CAU, residential and day center for adults with ASD); Angel Riviere (day center for adults with ASD); Fuente de San Luis (public day center for adults with intellectual disability); Isabel de Villena (public day center for adults with intellectual disability); Juan de Garay (public occupational center for adults with intellectual disability); Reina Sofía (day center for adults with ASD); Red Cross; Psicotrade; Childhood Development Center (CEDIN).

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  1. Department of Stomatology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

    Lorena M. Orellana & Francisco J. Silvestre

  2. Department of Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Avenida Blasco Ibáñez 21, 46010, Valencia, Spain

    Sonia Martínez-Sanchis

  3. Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Unit, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

    Sonia Martínez-Sanchis

  4. Stomatology Unit, Dr. Peset University Hospital, Valencia, Spain

    Francisco J. Silvestre

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Orellana, L.M., Martínez-Sanchis, S. & Silvestre, F.J. Training Adults and Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to be Compliant with a Clinical Dental Assessment Using a TEACCH-Based Approach. J Autism Dev Disord 44, 776–785 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1930-8

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