Sleep and Autism

Studies and Reviews

This  section provides details of some of the most significant scientific studies and reviews of sleep problems in autistic people. 

You may be able to find more studies and reviews on sleep in our publications database

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Studies and Reviews

• Abel E. et al. (2017) Recommendations for identifying sleep problems and treatment resources for children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice. 10 Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Accardo J. A., Malow B. A. (2015) Sleep, epilepsy, and autism. Epilepsy and Behavior. 47 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Cavalieri A. (2016) Sleep issues in children with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric Nursing. 42(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Cohen S. et al. (2014) The relationship between sleep and behavior in autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a review. Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 6(1), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Cortesi F. et al. (2010) Sleep in children with autistic spectrum disorder. Sleep Medicine. 11(7), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Cuomo B. M. et al. (2017) Effectiveness of sleep-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-synthesis. Pharmacotherapy. 37(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Didden R. (2001) A review of the nature and treatment of sleep disorders in individuals with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 22(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Elrod M. G., Hood B. S. (2015) Sleep differences among children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing peers: A meta-analysis. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 36(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Giannotti F. et al. (2011) Sleep in children with autism with and without autistic regression. Journal of Sleep Research. 20(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Guénolé F. et al. (2011) Melatonin for disordered sleep in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Systematic review and discussion. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 15(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Herrmann S. (2016) Counting sheep: Sleep disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 30(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hodge D. et al. (2012) Methods for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hollway J. A., Aman M. G. (2011) Sleep correlates of pervasive developmental disorders: A review of the literature. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 32(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hundley R., Shui A., Malow B. A. (2016) Relationship between subtypes of restricted and repetitive behaviors and sleep disturbance in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 46(11), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Ivanenko A., Crabtree V., Gozal D. (2004) Sleep in children with psychiatric disorders. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 51(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Johnson K. P., Malow B. A. (2008) Sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. 8(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Johnson K. P., Giannotti F., Cortesi F. (2009) Sleep patterns in autism spectrum disorders. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 18(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Johnson C. R. (1996) Sleep problems in children with mental retardation and autism. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 5(3),
  
  
• Johnson K. P., Malow B. A. (2008) Assessment and pharmacologic treatment of sleep disturbance in autism. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 17(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kodak T., Piazza C. C. (2008) Assessment and behavioral treatment of feeding and sleeping disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 17(4), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Malow B. A. (2004) Sleep disorders, epilepsy, and autism. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 10(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Malow B. A. et al. (2012) A practice pathway for the identification, evaluation, and management of insomnia in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics. 130 Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Malow B. A., McGrew S. G. (2008) Sleep disturbances and autism. Sleep Medicine Clinics. 3(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Maski K., Kothare S. (2013) Sleep deprivation and neurobehavioral functioning in children. International Journal of Psychophysiology. 89(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mazurek M. O., Petroski G. F. (2015) Sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: examining the contributions of sensory over-responsivity and anxiety. Sleep Medicine. 16(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mazurek M. O. et al. (2016) Bedtime electronic media use and sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 37(7), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• McLay L. K., France K. (2016) Empirical research evaluating non-traditional approaches to managing sleep problems in children with autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 19(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Meltzer L. J., Mindell J. A. (2014) Systematic review and meta-analysis of behavioral interventions for pediatric insomnia. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 39(8), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Miano S., Ferri R. (2010) Epidemiology and management of insomnia in children with autistic spectrum disorders. Pediatric Drugs. 12(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mindell J. A., Meltzer L. J. (2008) Behavioral sleep disorders in children and adolescents. Sleep Medicine Clinics. 3(2), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Moore M. et al. (2017) Assessment of sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. Children. 4(8), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Polimeni M. .., Richdale A. L., Francis A. J. (2007) The impact of children's sleep problems on the family and behavioural processes relatd to their development and maintenance. E-Journal of Applied Psychology. 3(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Reynolds A. M., Malow B. A. (2011) Sleep and autism spectrum disorders. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 58(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Richdale A. L., Schreck K. A. (2009) Sleep problems in autism spectrum disorders: Prevalence, nature, and possible biopsychosocial aetiologies. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 13(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Richdale A. L., Wiggs L. (2005) Behavioral approaches to the treatment of sleep problems in children with developmental disorders. What is the state of the art? International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy. 1 Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Souders M. C. et al. (2017) Sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. Current Psychiatry Reports. 19(34), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Stores G. (1996) Practitioner review: assessment and treatment of sleep disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines. 37(8), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Taylor M. A., Schreck K. A., Mulick J. A. (2012) Sleep disruption as a correlate to cognitive and adaptive behavior problems in autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 33(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Turner K. S., Johnson C. R. (2013) Behavioral interventions to address sleep disturbances in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 33(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Vriend J. L. et al. (2011) Behavioral interventions for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders: Current findings and future directions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 36(9), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Wiggs L., France K. (2000) Behavioural treatments for sleep problems in children and adolescents with physical illness, psychological problems or intellectual disabilities. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 4(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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