Journal article
Understanding the role of sleep and its disturbances in Autism spectrum disorder
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several studies have established a positive relationship between sleep difficulties and symptomatology in ASD children. The rationale for this review is to describe and discuss the sleep difficulties, which are one of the significant complications associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
PURPOSE: Many types of sleep disorders have been reported in ASD individuals, but still lack a comprehensive study and in-depth analysis. …
Authors
Karthikeyan R; Cardinali DP; Shakunthala V; Spence DW; Brown GM; Pandi-Perumal SR
Journal
International Journal of Neuroscience, Vol. 130, No. 10, pp. 1033–1046
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
October 2, 2020
DOI
10.1080/00207454.2019.1711377
ISSN
0020-7454