Title

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

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Neurology

Publication Month/Year

February 1, 2020

Last Updated Month/Year

February 5, 2024

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

Methodology

Number of Source Documents
93
Literature Search Start Date
June 24, 2016
Literature Search End Date
December 21, 2017