Analysis of the Behavior Applied in the Dental Care of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Many children with special needs have poorer oral health than typically developing children and have difficulty obtaining health care [1], the feasibility of achieving oral health in children with ASD is associated with their developmental profiles, and, cognitive functioning levels and challenging behaviors. The challenge remains to apply and determine the effectiveness of behavioral and pedagogical interventions to ensure that more children who need special dental care in the population have access to dental care services [2, 3].