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The impact of COVID-19 on sleep for autistic children: A systematic review.

Samantha LewisNicole PapadopoulosAna MantillaHarriet HiscockMoira WhelanJane McGillivrayNicole Rinehart
Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders (2023)
Preliminary findings of worsening sleep and increased autistic characteristics for autistic children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the need for ongoing, accessible and flexible service provision during exposure to environmental stressors. We propose that behavioural sleep interventions are well suited to telehealth adaptation and play an important role in supporting families when in-person treatment for sleep problems is not possible.
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