Parent Perceptions of Sleep-Related Stereotypy Within Sleep Problems in Children on the Autism Spectrum: Implications for Behavioral Treatment

• Published in: Advances in neurodevelopmental disorders Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 456 - 472
• Main Authors: Hunter, Jolene E., McLay, Laurie K., France, Karyn G., Swit, Cara S., Blampied, Neville M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.12.2022; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Autism; Behavior; Behavioral Science and Psychology; Child and School Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Neurosciences; Original Paper; Psychiatry; Psychology; Public Health; Sleep; Social Work; France; Functional behavioral assessment; Treatment; Stereotypy; Parent perspectives; Autism spectrum disorder; Sleep problems

Objectives Sleep problems in children on the autism spectrum may be affected by core diagnostic characteristics, including stereotypy (restricted and repetitive behaviors). Little is known about the nature of sleep-related stereotypy and its role within sleep disturbance. This study aimed to improve...