Oral habits in children with autism-spectrum-disorder (sensory functions, breathing, habits, auto and externally aggressive behavior) F84 F84.0 F84.1 F84.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: custodian/parents of children with autism-spectrum-disorder - data collection by means of questionnaires
Group 2: custodian/parents of children without autism-spectrum-disorder
Sponsors
Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde der Johann- Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Case group: - parents or supervisor of a child with autism-spectrum-disorder between 4 and 12 years - fluent German - supervisor has known the child at least for 2 years Control group: - parents or supervisor of a child without autism-spectrum-disorder between 4 and 12 years - fluent German - supervisor has known the child at least for 2 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: control group: child must not have any intellectual disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this trial is to investigate, whether children with autism-spectrum-disorder have an increased prevalence of oral habits due to their disability and associated typical behavior. With this evaluation, conclusions can be drawn referring to the need of orthodontic treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Introduction of a standardized questionnaire for the evaluation of oral habits in children with ASD - Type of oral habits - Beginning of oral habits practice - Period of oral habits practice - Influence of the supervisor on practicing of oral habits - Acceptance of the practice of oral habits by the supervisor - Influence of the speech impairment on the practice of oral habits | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactIsabel Schwunk
Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde der Johann-Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Outcome results
None listed