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Sleep difficulties and disorders in autism spectrum disorder

"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...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Richdale, Amanda L. (Editor ), Johnson, Kyle P. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Charlotte : Information Age Publishing, inc., [2020]
Colección:Advances in autism spectrum disorder
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • 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