{"id":5993,"date":"2018-05-09T17:01:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T22:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/last-drum.flywheelsites.com\/?p=5993"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:56:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:56:24","slug":"sleep-issues-and-asd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autism.org\/sleep-issues-and-asd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Issues and ASD – 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ARI\u2019s free sleep disturbance questionnaire helps identify potential care strategies for sleep issues commonly associated with autism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dr. Beth Malow<\/a> provides research updates on drivers of sleep issues in autism and effective treatment strategies. She describes the complex relationship between genetic, medical, and behavioral factors and how these all impact sleep cycles across the lifetime. The speaker emphasizes behavioral strategies for sleep, underscoring their impact on daily function and social\/family interactions. Malow also outlines recent studies on pharmacological sleep strategies and highlights the need for professional advice when considering medications. She summarizes the presentation and considers future directions before the Q&A.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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