Can sleep proï¬les predict autistic traits in siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder?
Sleep Sci
; 14(3): 214-223, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
As the prevalence of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) continues to rise, so does the need to evaluate the impact of associated difficulties on both the diagnosed child and the immediate family.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the present study was to assess reports of sleep disturbance or abnormal sleep behaviours (sleep proï¬les) in the siblings of diagnosed autistic children (referred to throughout this study as high-risk siblings, or HR-sibs) and to determine if these sleep patterns correlated with evidence of disturbed sleep among their siblings who had full symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
This case control cross-sectional study investigated 64 autistic children, 80 HR-sibs, and 80 typically developing children. Each study subject was assessed for sleep problems and autistic traits through the use of a sleep-wake diary, a school sleep habit survey, and a childhood autism spectrum test.RESULTS:
Children with autism spectrum disorders and their HR-sibs showed no signiï¬cant differences regarding their sleep proï¬les. Typically, developing children had more middle insomnia than HR-sibs and had more wake latency.CONCLUSION:
Increased risks for sleep problems in children with autism and their HR-sibs emphasized the importance of early screening for sleep problems in children with autism and their siblings.
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2021
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