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Sensory adapted dental environments to enhance oral care for children with autism spectrum disorders: A randomized controlled pilot study

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Marian Williams
[email protected]
323-361-8525

Product Description:

This pilot and feasibility study examined the impact of a sensory adapted dental environment (SADE) to reduce distress, sensory discomfort, and perception of pain during oral prophylaxis for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants were 44 children ages 612 (n = 22 typical, n = 22 ASD). In an experimental crossover design, each participant underwent two professional dental cleanings, one in a regular dental environment(RDE) and one in a SADE, administered in a randomized and counterbalanced order 34 months apart. Outcomes included measures of physiological anxiety, behavioral distress, pain intensity, and sensory discomfort. Both groups exhibited decreased physiological anxiety and reported lower pain and sensory discomfort in the SADE condition compared to RDE, indicating a beneficial effect of the SADE.

Keyword(s):

autism spectrum disorder, electrodermal activity, skin conductance, sensory processing, oral health

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

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