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Sleep in children with neurodevelopmental difficulties

Helen S Heussler1,2, Harriet Hiscock3,4,5

  • 1Division of Child and Youth Community Health Services, Children's Health Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|October 9, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Sleep disorders in children with neurodevelopmental disorders share similarities with typical children but present uniquely. Behavioral strategies and sleep hygiene significantly improve sleep and parental management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are common in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).
  • These disorders have complex genetic, biological, and behavioral underpinnings.
  • Sleep issues in NDDs mirror those in typically developing children but can vary in presentation and frequency based on phenotype.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of sleep disorders in children with NDDs.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering phenotypes and environmental factors in management.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of behavioral strategies and sleep hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on sleep disorders in NDDs.
  • Analysis of phenotypic variations and environmental influences.
  • Evaluation of behavioral interventions and sleep hygiene practices.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disorders in NDD populations are similar to the general child population.
  • Phenotype and environmental factors modify the presentation and frequency of sleep disturbances.
  • Behavioral strategies and good sleep hygiene demonstrate significant positive effects.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of sleep disorders in NDDs requires a personalized approach.
  • Behavioral interventions and sleep hygiene are crucial for improving sleep and managing associated behaviors.
  • Addressing both the child's phenotype and environmental context is key to successful outcomes.

Keywords:
behavioural managementchildrendevelopmental disordersleep

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