Comparative analysis of parent-reported sleep problems in clinical and typical children shows that (1) children with anxiety or depression sleep more than children with autism, ADHD-combined type, ADHD-inattentive type, acquired brain injury, and typical development; (2) children with autism have ...
Autism spectrum disorderSleep problemsPediatric sleep disturbanceInsomniaParasomniaSleep problems of varying kind and severity, including both insomnias and parasomnias, are a commonly reported clinical problem among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, it is estimated that ...
by American Academy of Pediatrics Reports have suggested that sleep problems in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are associated with challenging daytime behaviors. A new study on a large group of youths with ASD confirms these reports and will support the development of ...
More information:Carmen Berenguer et al, Sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A comparative study and effects on communication skills,Autism Research(2023).DOI: 10.1002/aur.3077 Journal information:Autism Research...
Children with autism tend to test higher than other children for anxiety. What kind of effects do sleep problems have? Not getting a good night's sleep can have a serious impact on a child's life and overall health. Research has shown that, in children with autism, there is a connection...
From infancy, children with autism may not develop these mature sleep patterns in step with their peers. They may continue to have difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, and the problem can persist long after children start school.What Types of Sleep Problems are Common with ...
Seminars in Perinatology, 24, 258–266. Article PubMed Google Scholar Krakowiak, P., Goodlin-Jones, B., Hertz-Picciotto, I., Croen, L. A., & Hansen, R. L. (2008). Sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and typical development: A population-...
There are few well-controlled, published evaluations of sleep interventions for children with developmental disabilities. This paper evaluates a parent training programme using behavioural principles to reduce sleep problems in children with autism or fragile X syndrome (FXS). Training included bedtime rout...
Sleep problems in children withautism spectrum disorders Hypomelatoninemia Hypomelatoninemia happens when your body makes lower levels of melatonin than what's normal for your age and sex either at night or overall. Hypermelatoninemia Hypermelatoninemia is when your body makes more melatonin than nor...
The chronicity of sleep disturbance and its relation to co-occurring symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not well understood. The