The Relationship between Sleep and Cognitive Performance in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Pilot Study.

Nouf Backer Al BackerMalak JaafarHafiz HabibullahShahid Bashir

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2018)

We conclude that some signs reflecting the presence of poor sleep in ASD correlate with various aspects of motor output on non-verbal performance tasks. The question is raised whether poor sleep in non-complaining persons with autism should be treated.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
sleep quality
physical activity
working memory
depressive symptoms
newly diagnosed