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Autistic adults experience significant sleep and circadian issues. This study adapted an intervention (TranS-C) based on feedback from autistic individuals, caregivers, and clinicians to improve treatment effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Sleep Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Autistic adults report widespread sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances.
These issues represent a significant, unmet public health need.
Existing sleep interventions are rarely tailored for autistic individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To gather perspectives from autistic adults, caregivers, and clinicians.
To inform the adaptation of an evidence-based transdiagnostic sleep intervention for autistic adults.
To enhance the feasibility and effectiveness of sleep interventions in this population.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
Interviewed 20 autistic young adults, 20 caregivers, and 20 clinicians.
Guided adaptations of the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C).

Main Results:

Confirmed the need for transdiagnostic approaches to address multidimensional sleep problems in autistic adults.
Identified stakeholder convergence and divergence on themes related to intervention delivery and adherence.
Informed specific content adaptations (e.g., memory aids, simplified materials) and delivery enhancements (e.g., telehealth, provider training).

Conclusions:

Autism-related sleep and circadian problems are complex, requiring transdiagnostic interventions.
Adaptations to intervention content and delivery are crucial for improving adherence and addressing unique autistic needs.
Tailored interventions can better support autistic adults across the lifespan.