Helping autistic kids feel calm at the dentist with stories
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if using a special story (a social story) before and during dental visits can help autistic preschool children feel more comfortable and cooperate better. If it works, it could make trips to the dentist less stressful for kids and parents.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 5 years old (preschool age).
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Your child lives in Hong Kong.
- Your child has all of their baby teeth (no fallen out yet).
- Your child can understand and learn from simple picture stories
- You, the parent, can read Chinese (the questionnaire is in Chinese).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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