Abstract
Like children with other developmental disabilities, children with autism spectrum disorders suffer from sleep problems at a greater rate than typically developing children. It is increasingly recognized that addressing these sleep problems may improve daytime functioning and decrease family stress. The sleep problems experienced by children with autism spectrum disorders are presented in this article.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Arousal
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Behavior Therapy
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Child
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Child Behavior Disorders / diagnosis
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Child Behavior Disorders / epidemiology
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Child Behavior Disorders / psychology
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Child Behavior Disorders / therapy
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / epidemiology
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / therapy
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Circadian Rhythm
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Comorbidity
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
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Parenting / psychology
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Polysomnography
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Referral and Consultation
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / diagnosis*
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / epidemiology
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / psychology
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / therapy
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Sleep Wake Disorders / diagnosis*
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Sleep Wake Disorders / epidemiology
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Sleep Wake Disorders / psychology
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Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy
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Social Behavior