Evaluation of Visual Pedagogy in Dental Check-ups and Preventive Practices Among 6-12-Year-Old Children with Autism

J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Mar;47(3):858-864. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2998-8.

Abstract

This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of visual pedagogy in dental check-ups and preventive practices among children with autism aged 6-12. In this randomized double-blind clinical trial, the cooperation of 40 children with autism age 6-12. The selected children were equally divided into two groups of case and control (n = 20). The obtained data were analyzed by statistical tests, including Chi square and independent t test. The results of Cochran showed a significant increase in children's cooperation with regard to fluoride therapy in the case group by repeating the visit and training sessions (p ≤ 0.001). The findings of this study demonstrated, visual pedagogy was merely effective in the case of fluoride therapy in the case group.

Keywords: Autistic disorder; Behavior management; Dentistry; Visual pedagogy.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Audiovisual Aids*
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology*
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Child
  • Dental Care for Children / psychology*
  • Dental Care for Disabled / psychology*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Fluorides / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Compliance / psychology*

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Fluorides