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It included questions on the participants\u2019 prior training, experience in treating patients with learning disability or autism, knowledge levels using the Learning Disability Knowledge Questionnaire and Autism Knowledge Survey, and self-efficacy in managing these patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 171 responses were received with participation from various practitioner groups: orthodontic consultants, specialists, postgraduates, therapists and dentists with special interest. The median score for the Learning Disability Knowledge Questionnaire was 73% (interquartile range [IQR] = 20). The median score for the Autism Knowledge Survey was 93% (IQR = 6.7). The percentage of respondents who reported feeling confident in patient management varied across the self-efficacy domains: (1) treating patients with learning disability (51%) and autism (64%); (2) making reasonable adjustments for patients with learning disability (54%) and autism (61%); (3) recognising the signs of learning disability (38%) and autism (48%); and (4) signposting patients with learning disability (27%) and autism (30%) to the relevant local care pathways or services. The participants employed a range of techniques and resources when managing these patients. These included tailoring communication to individuals, adapting to sensory needs, involving parents\/carers in treatment planning, adjusting the pace of care, and building trust through behavioural and acclimatisation strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Having a good knowledge of learning disability or autism does not always translate to greater confidence in patient management. 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