The presence of orofacial manifestations in autistic disorders among group of children samples in Babil and Najaf cities, Iraq

Background: Autism is a Kind of disorders that lead to severely failure of ability to communications, interact or adhesion with other child or person and maintain appropriate contact with the outside society or world. Autism is consist of a complex group of neurobiological disorders caused by defects in developments of child's brain; that usually last throughout a lifetime and are classified as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). These disorders are associated with hared routines and repetitive behaviors and communications. The aim of this study was to find, the type of communication betweenorofacial manifestations and autistic disorders. Materials and Methods: Children were selected from private specified centers for autistic disorders and special care in Hilla (Babylon) and Najaf cities of Iraq, by periodic visits. One hundred and twenty(120) subjects were incorporated in this study. All these Childs with age ranges (4.5-10.5) years, and were without any other systemic disease. All these patients were previously diagnosed by psychiatrists.