title: Sleep patterns in autism spectrum disorders.
abstract: Like children with other developmental disabilities, children with autism spectrum disorders suffer from sleep problems at a greater rate than typically developing children. It is increasingly recognized that addressing these sleep problems may improve daytime functioning and decrease family stress. The sleep problems experienced by children with autism spectrum disorders are presented in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University, DC-7P, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. johnsoky@ohsu.edu
authors.forename: Kyle P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Flavia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Giannotti
authors.forename: Flavia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cortesi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001143:Arousal; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology; D017286:Polysomnography; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012919:Social Behavior
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives