[Teaching tooth brushing to children with autistic spectrum disorder : A tablet-based training programme.].

Objective: The primary objective of this exploratory study was to evaluate the short-term (four months) impact of a tooth brushing learning programme based on pictograms generated by the çATED app for iPad designed for patients with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods: Fifty-two ASD patients, between the ages of 3 and 19 years, from seven educational centres, were included. A tooth brushing training programme was proposed in collaboration with the educational teams.