Oral habits in children with autism-spectrum-disorder

Recruiting

Conditions: Oral habits in children with autism-spectrum-disorder (sensory functions, breathing, habits, auto and externally aggressive behavior)
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Pervasive developmental disorders
Childhood autism
Atypical autism
Asperger syndrome

Registration Number: DRKS00022769

Lead Sponsor: Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde der Johann- Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Case group:
- parents or supervisor of a child with autism-spectrum-disorder between 4 and 12 years
- fluent German
- supervisor has known the child at least for 2 years

Control group:
- parents or supervisor of a child without autism-spectrum-disorder between 4 and 12 years
- fluent German
- supervisor has known the child at least for 2 years

Exclusion Criteria

control group: child must not have any intellectual disability

Study & Design

Study Type: observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The aim of this trial is to investigate, whether children with autism-spectrum-disorder have an increased prevalence of oral habits due to their disability and associated typical behavior. With this evaluation, conclusions can be drawn referring to the need of orthodontic treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Introduction of a standardized questionnaire for the evaluation of oral habits in children with ASD<br>- Type of oral habits <br>- Beginning of oral habits practice<br>- Period of oral habits practice<br>- Influence of the supervisor on practicing of oral habits<br>- Acceptance of the practice of oral habits by the supervisor<br>- Influence of the speech impairment on the practice of oral habits