Traumatismo dentário em crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: um olhar no período de pandemia

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a change in neurodevelopment, which mainly compromises social interaction and language. The neuropsychological and sensory specificities found in children with ASD explain the great behavioral disorganization in the pandemic period. The main objective of the present study is to describe the prevalence of the exacerbated increase in dental trauma in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in pandemic period by Covid-19, due to behavioral changes triggered by an unexpected break in their routines. They are patients who may have impairment in executive functions, related to the individual’s ability to engage in voluntary actions, with little flexibility and who needs a planned and life-oriented routine. It is clear that the need for predictability and routine is something remarkable for patients with ASD.