U.S., Sept. 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07166978) titled 'Improving Autistic Children's Experiences of Dental Care With Class-integrated Social Story' on Nov. 10, 2024.
Brief Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to have unmet dental needs. Due to hypersensitivity and oral defensiveness, new or unexpected stimuli during dental examinations often precipitate anxiety and stress. These dental barriers often exacerate the difficulties in managing ASD children during periodic comprehensive dental reviews, which are essential for prevention, early identification and management of oral problems, and maintenance of good oral health.
Social story is a training appr...