Publications by authors named "Aurea Castelo Branco Andrade"
Aim: To evaluate the impact of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), through the perception of caregivers.
Methods And Results: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 115 individuals with ASD, 6-14 years of age, recruited from the referral centers for special needs individuals at Teresina, Brazil. A clinical examination was carried out and the OHRQoL was measured using the Brazilian version of the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ) before and 3 months after dental treatment.