Title
Treatment for Insomnia and Disrupted Sleep Behavior in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
February 1, 2020
Supplemental Implementation Tools
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