Sleep Disturbance in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Relationship to the Neurodevelopmental Profile.
Claudia O'RourkeRosemary S C HorneGillian M NixonKatrina R HarrisAnnette ConnellyAlison CrichtonPublished in: Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP (2024)
In this small study, sleep disturbances were frequently reported by carers of children with FASD, independent of the severity of their neurodevelopmental impairments. Persistent sleep disturbance despite the use of sleep medications highlights the need for prospective studies exploring sleep interventions in this population. Integration of behavioral sleep medicine into management is recommended for all children with FASD.