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Autism and sleep disorders

Preeti A Devnani1, Anaita U Hegde2

  • 1Sleep Disorders Clinic, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
|March 11, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Sleep problems are common in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), significantly impacting daily life. Behavioral interventions and targeted treatments can improve sleep quality and overall well-being for children with ASD.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterized by social interaction and communication impairments.
  • Sleep disturbances are a prominent feature in ASD, affecting daily functioning and family well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sleep abnormalities in children with ASD.
  • To explore nonpharmacotherapeutic and pharmacotherapeutic interventions for ASD-related sleep issues.

Main Methods:

  • PubMed search for English language articles (1995-2015).
  • Keywords included: Autism spectrum disorder, sleep disorders, REM sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep-wise approach, melatonin.

Main Results:

  • Polysomnography studies in ASD children reveal abnormalities in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, including decreased quantity and altered sleep stages.
  • Nonpharmacotherapeutic measures like bedtime routines are key behavioral management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems significantly impact quality of life for children with ASD and their families.
  • Integrated treatment strategies, including behavioral approaches and limited pharmacotherapy, can improve outcomes.

Keywords:
Autismautism spectrum disorder childrenmelatonin and autismrapid eye movement sleep and autismsleep disorders and autismsleep disorders in autismsleep in autistic kids

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