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Navigating toothbrushing challenges for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · Wan Mokhtar I, Abd Jalil ANB, Amirulhusni Alshukor AN, Ahmad MS, Jusoh Mohd Zaki NA, Omar AF · 2026-07-08

Caregivers of children with autism face multiple barriers to effective toothbrushing, including behavioral and sensory challenges, inconsistent routines, and caregiver burden. Caregivers identified modeling, structured supervision, and motivators like music or apps as helpful strategies.

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