Sleep problems, particularly insomnia, are highly prevalent in children with ASD. The clinician assessing a child with ASD should carefully screen for sleep disorders and make referrals as indicated. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available,including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy. Identifying and treatingsleep disorders may not only result in improved sleep but also favorably affect daytimebehavior and family functioning.
Sleep patterns in Autistic Spectrum Disorders / Johnson, Kp; Giannotti, Flavia; Cortesi, Flavia. - In: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA. - ISSN 1056-4993. - STAMPA. - 18 (4):(2009), pp. 917-928. [10.1016/j.chc.2009.04.001]
Sleep patterns in Autistic Spectrum Disorders
GIANNOTTI, Flavia;CORTESI, Flavia
2009
Abstract
Sleep problems, particularly insomnia, are highly prevalent in children with ASD. The clinician assessing a child with ASD should carefully screen for sleep disorders and make referrals as indicated. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available,including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy. Identifying and treatingsleep disorders may not only result in improved sleep but also favorably affect daytimebehavior and family functioning.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
