From Alert Child to Sleepy Adolescent: Age Trends in Chronotype, Social Jetlag, and Sleep Problems in Youth with Autism.

Briana J Taylor Kahsi A Pedersen Carla A Mazefsky Martine A Lamy Charles F ReynoldsWilliam R StrathmannMatthew Siegel

Published in: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (2023)

Youth with ASD may exhibit night owl chronotype behavior and social jetlag as they enter adolescence. Shifts toward a later chronotype may be exacerbated by autism severity and may contribute to alertness problems and sleepiness during the day. Chronotype is modifiable and may be leveraged to improve daytime functioning in youth with ASD.

Keyphrases

mental health
autism spectrum disorder
sleep quality
intellectual disability
obstructive sleep apnea
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
depressive symptoms
physical activity
young adults
healthcare