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The Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Oral Health Behaviours of Families of Autistic Children: A Scoping Review.

Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · Chauhan A, Wilson H, Day P, Gray-Burrows K, Leadbitter K, Baker S, Mashman Z, Pickles N, Vinall-Collier K · 2026-08-27

Researchers identified factors that help or hinder oral hygiene habits in families of autistic children by reviewing 17 studies across multiple countries. Environmental resources, skills, emotional factors, and social support emerged as key influences, though dietary behaviours and some psychological domains remained underexplored.

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