Sleep difficulties and disorders in Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Sleep problems are highly prevalent in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with evidence suggesting that majority of these children will experience a sleep problem at some point. Sleep problems in ASD are often chronic, and are associated with more severe child behaviour difficulties, anxiety, and...

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Other Authors Richdale, Amanda L. (Editor), Johnson, Kyle P. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K : Emerald Publishing Limited : Information Age Publishing, inc., [2020]
SeriesAdvances in autism spectrum disorder
Subjects
Sleep disorders in children.
Sleep disorders in children > Treatment.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Psychology > Psychopathology > Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sleep disorders and therapy.
Autism and Aspergers Syndrome.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781806605255
DOI10.1108/978-1-64802-096-4
Physical Description1 online resource (244 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Section I. Examining sleep problems
  • Chapter 1. The unique association of autism spectrum disorder with sleep problems / Kimberly A. Schreck and Robert E. Schreck
  • Chapter 2. Sleep in autistic adults / Emma K. Baker, Pura Ballester, and Amanda L. Richdale
  • Section II. Comorbid conditions affecting sleep in children
  • Chapter 3. Medical issues affecting sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder / Ann Reynolds and Terry Katz
  • Chapter 4. Sleep disturbances in autism spectrum disorders: Contributions of neurological conditions (and their medications) / Helen Heussler and Beth A. Malow
  • Chapter 5. Psychiatric disorders and medications affecting sleep / Anna Ivanenko, Sricharan Moturi, and Kyle P. Johnson
  • Section III. The impact of poor sleep for the child and the family
  • Chapter 6. Impact of poor sleep on daytime behavior / Suzanne E. Goldman, Diane B. Fawkes, and Sheila J. Asghar
  • Chapter 7. Sleep disturbance in children with autism spectrum disorders: Impact on family functioning and quality of life / Lisa J. Meltzer and Jocelyn H. Thomas
  • Section IV. Assessment and treatment
  • Chapter 8. Assessment tools to evaluate sleep in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder / Shelley Weiss and Ryan Hung
  • Chapter 9. Behavioral strategies to promote sleep in individuals with autism spectrum disorder / Robert Didden, Jeff Sigafoos, and Giulio E. Lancioni
  • Chapter 10. Pharmacological strategies to promote sleep in children with asd / Beth A. Malow and Susan G. McGrew
  • Chapter 11. The use of complementary medicines or alternative treatments for sleep problems / Karyn G. France and Laurie K. McLay
  • Chapter 12. Conclusion: Where to next? Amanda l. Richdale and kyle p. Johnson. About the editors.

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