Oral Structural and Functional Problems in Children With Autism

Hacettepe University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Drooling; Chewing Problem

Treatments: Other: oral assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06355141

E-15189967-050.04-494458

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to examine oral structural and functional problems in children with autism.

Full description

In this descriptive study, children with autism will be screened for oral structural and functional problems. In this context, observational evaluation will be made. The presence of tongue thrust reflex, chewing performance and salivation control in children will be examined.Within the scope of the research, demographic data, parameters related to the oral motor development stage (time to transition to solid food and solid food, time to first teething) will be recorded according to parental report. Oral structural evaluation, including open mouth, high palate, oral hygiene and malocclusion, will be made observationally and recorded as present/absent. Within the scope of oral functional evaluation, tongue thrust reflex, chewing function and salivation control (dooling) will be evaluated.

The questions the investigators will test for this purpors; Q1:What oral structural and functional problems are seen in children with autism? Q2:What is the frequency of oral structural and functional problems seen in children with autism?

Enrollment: 90 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 15 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with autism,
• Not having any additional diagnosis other than autism,
• Age between 5-15 yers

Exclusion criteria

• Not being able to receive the commands required to obtain working data.