Sleep difficulties and disorders in autism spectrum disorder [electronic resource] / edited by Amanda L. Richdale, La Trobe University [and] Kyle P. Johnson, Oregon Health & Sciency University.

Cover -- Series page -- Sleep Difficulties and Disorders in Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Preface -- SECTION I: EXAMINING SLEEP PROBLEMS -- CHAPTER 1: The Unique Association of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Sleep Problems -- CHAPTER 2: Sleep in Autistic Adults -- SECTION II: COMORBID CONDITIONS AFFECTING SLEEP IN CHILDREN -- CHAPTER 3: Medical Issues Affecting Sleep in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder -- CHAPTER 4: Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorders

CHAPTER 5: Psychiatric Disorders and Medications Affecting Sleep -- SECTION III: THE IMPACT OF POOR SLEEP FOR THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY -- CHAPTER 6: Impact of Poor Sleep on Daytime Behavior -- CHAPTER 7: Sleep Disturbance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- SECTION IV: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT -- CHAPTER 8: Assessment Tools to Evaluate Sleep in Children and Adolescents With ASD -- CHAPTER 9: Behavioral Strategies to Promote Sleep in Individuals With ASD -- CHAPTER 10: Pharmacological Strategies to Promote Sleep in Children With ASD

CHAPTER 11: The Use of Complementary Medicines or Alternative Treatments for Sleep Problems -- CHAPTER 12: Conclusion -- ABOUT THE EDITORS

"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 ADHD symptoms. Mothers of children with sleep problems experience disturbed sleep, more stress and poorer psychological well being. Most commonly parents report their children to have difficulties with settling and night waking which are often amenable to behavioural treatment or melatonin. Nevertheless other sleep issues such as short night sleep, early waking, extended periods of night waking, early waking and circadian sleep disturbances are also reported and can be difficult to treat. While there is now a considerable body of evidence to support that those with ASD can experience significant and sometimes debilitating sleep difficulties, there is little research on the aetiology, prevention or intervention. This book brings together current research and clinical experience by experts from North America, UK, Europe and Australasia regarding the behavioural and medical factors that might underlie these prevalent sleep difficulties, as well as both medical and behavioural approaches to treatment. The book has three major section Aetiological factors and Diagnosis which covers the impacts of ASD on sleep, comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions, and diagnostic tools; Impact of Sleep Problems covering both the child and their family; and Treatment, including pharmacological and behavioural treatments, and the usefulness or otherwise of alternative treatments. This book will be useful for clinicians and researchers with an interest in ASD and paediatric sleep"-- Provided by publisher.

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