Exploration of sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with and without autism in a paediatric sample referred for polysomnography.

Andrea M SmithAnn Hammack JohnsonLisa Bashore

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)

Findings elucidate the increased presence of sleep problems in paediatric patients with autism, and the need for purposeful sleep evaluation and research given the potential impact on daytime function for these individuals and their families.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
obstructive sleep apnea
physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
intensive care unit
emergency department
intellectual disability
mental health
risk assessment