Publications by authors named "Waleska Fernanda Souto Nobrega"
Article Synopsis
- Caregivers are essential in evaluating the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) for young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- The study compared OHRQoL and family dynamics of children with and without ASD, finding that those with ASD faced more challenges according to guardians' perceptions.
- Results showed that higher youth age, lower caregiver education, and specific oral habits contributed to poorer OHRQoL, with families of ASD youths being more impacted by these factors.
Objective: This cross-sectional study analyzed the socio-psychological need for orthodontic treatment in children and adolescents with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its association with deleterious oral habits.
Methods: Children/adolescents aged 6-14 years old, with and without ASD, and their respective caregivers were included. Caregivers completed a questionnaire addressing children and adolescents' deleterious oral habits.