Sleep disturbances are associated with greater healthcare utilization in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Shirley SolomonLeena ElbedourGal MeiriAnalya MichaelovskiYair SadakaMichal IlanMichal FaroyIlan DinsteinIdan Menashe

Published in: Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders (2024)

Our findings suggest that sleep disturbances are associated with greater healthcare utilization among children with ASD. Further studies could examine whether treating sleep disturbances in children with ASD yields additional clinical benefits beyond improvements in sleep.

Keyphrases

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