The Oral Health of Autistic Children and its Impact on the Mental Health of Parents of Karachi, Pakistan

Background: Autism spectrum disorder is a mental health which affects the oral of autistic children. The parents children have to come across various problems associated with health. Objective: This study conducted assess and its impact on parents. Methodology: A cross-sectional was among 150 Out 75 were mothers fathers. Hence, (DASS 21) use depression, anxiety stress SPSS version-23 analyze data by applying independent t-test Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient . (P ≤ 0.05) considered significant. Results: findings revealed that poor status. Oral symptoms such as caries (p < 0.001), bad breath gingivitis breathing from mouth biting objects unfavorable experience dentist 0.001) highly significant Hence no difference observed in dietary pattern Depression, Conclusion: Dental Carries, commonly seen due hygiene. In this situation when are unable understand It becomes challenging for leading anxiety. Keywords: disorder, Mental health,