Specialists' Perspectives on Social Stories in Managing Individuals With Autism in the Dental Care Setting.

ABSTRACT: To investigate and compare the experiences of specialists in pediatric and special care dentistry (SCD) using social stories as a management tool in the dental treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum METHODS: A 34-item online questionnaire was designed and distributed to specialists in Queensland. Univariate data were analyzed and graphed. A response rate of 62% was achieved. Results showed that 72% of participants agreed with the statement that "social stories are useful when treating patients with autism." More respondents reported using paper-based social stories (44%) than app-based (33%); however, 61% of participants responded they were more likely to use an app-based social story when given the choice. There was no statistically significant association between perception of s

SUBMITTER: Zafar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12379069 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature