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Autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems: A critical review of literature

Rejane Mattos-Bernardo, Danúbia da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos

Department of Biophysics and Biometrics, Roberto Alcântara Gomes Biology Institute and Piquet Carneiro Polyclinic, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Department of Biophysics and Biometrics, Roberto Alcântara Gomes Biology Institute and Piquet Carneiro Polyclinic, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Student, Department of Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Faculdade Bezerra de Araújo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Department of Biophysics and Biometrics, Roberto Alcântara Gomes Biology Institute and Piquet Carneiro Polyclinic, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Student, Department of Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Volume / Issue1 / 1 (January-March 2020)
Pages16-21
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Abstract

Objective: Autism spectrum disorder can range from very mild to severe. The aim of this narrative revision is to discuss about the sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. rnData source: This narrative review considered publications between 2014 and 2018, related to autism and sleep disorders. rnData synthesis: Several studies consider that treating sleep problems on autism spectrum disorder has great potential to improve daytime behavior and family functioning in this vulnerable population. Families of children with autism spectrum disorder should be encouraged to regulate and monitor the timing and content of television and video game use, whether or not such devices are physically present in the child's bedroom. There were identified risk factors for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder such as stereotypies, self-mutilation, hyperactivity, and social withdrawal. rnResults: Findings indicated that individuals with autism spectrum disorder presented sleep problems including low sleep efficiency, prolonged sleep latency and increased number and length of night awakenings, together with daily sedentary behavior, and increased nocturnal activity. rnConclusions: Considering that there is an important relationship between sleep problems and autism spectrum disorder, we strongly believe that the desirable path in the fight against negative behaviors/symptoms and the repercussions of this pandemic on health in general, could be the creation of accessible and effective therapeutic strategies. simple, aiming at the management and control of these symptoms, especially among children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Autism spectrum disordersleep disordersbehavioral symptomsquality of life

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How to Cite

Mattos-Bernardo, R., Sá-Caputo, D. D. C. D., Bernardo-Filho, M., & Paineiras-Domingos, L. L. (2020). Autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems: A critical review of literature. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 1(1), 16-21.

Mattos-Bernardo, Rejane, et al. "Autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems: A critical review of literature." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 1, no. 1, 2020, pp. 16-21.

Mattos-Bernardo, R., Sá-Caputo, D. D. C. D., Bernardo-Filho, M. and Paineiras-Domingos, L. L. (2020) 'Autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems: A critical review of literature', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 1(1), pp. 16-21.

Mattos-Bernardo R, Sá-Caputo DDCD, Bernardo-Filho M, Paineiras-Domingos LL. Autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems: A critical review of literature. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2020;1(1):16-21.

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