Title

Treatment for Insomnia and Disrupted Sleep Behavior in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

February 1, 2020

Last Updated Month/Year

February 5, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

• Slide Set
• Spanish
• Patient Information
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To review pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies for treating sleep 2 disturbances in children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and to develop 3 recommendations for addressing sleep disturbance in this population.

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Child, Infant

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Outpatient

Intended Users

Occupational therapist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D000077260 - Sleepiness, D000070263 - Sleep Hygiene, D000067877 - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

sleep, Insomnia, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder