Association Between Age-Specific Sleep Sufficiency and Autism Spectrum Disorder in U.S. Children
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Ensuring age-specific sleep sufficiency (ASSS) in children aged 6-17 is linked to a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This association highlights sleep as a key behavioral factor for intervention.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Health
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Sleep Medicine
Background
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
- Sleep disturbances are frequently observed in children with ASD.
- The role of age-specific sleep sufficiency (ASSS) in ASD risk requires further investigation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the association between age-specific sleep sufficiency (ASSS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- To analyze this association in U.S. children aged 6-17 years.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the 2022-2023 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) (n=63,866).
- Defined ASSS based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines.
- Employed descriptive statistics, regression models, and machine learning for comprehensive analysis.
Main Results
- Children not meeting ASSS had a higher ASD prevalence (5.16%) versus those meeting ASSS (4.05%).
- Meeting ASSS criteria was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of ASD (OR=0.78; p<0.001).
- The association was consistent across sexes, with a slightly stronger effect in males. Machine learning identified specific demographic groups with highest/lowest ASD probability.
Conclusions
- Age-specific sleep sufficiency (ASSS) is significantly associated with a reduced likelihood of ASD.
- Sleep sufficiency emerges as a crucial behavioral factor in ASD development.
- Findings support targeted interventions focusing on sleep health for ASD prevention and management.
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