Exploring behavioral sleep problems in children with ADHD and comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder
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04/12/2015
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OBJECTIVE: This study (a) compared behavioral sleep problems in children with comorbid ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with those with ADHD and (b) examined child/family factors associated with sleep problems. METHOD: Cross-sectional study comparison of 392 children with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis (ADHD+ASD, n=93, ADHD, n=299) recruited from 21 peadiatric practises in Victoria, Australia. Data were collected from parents. Key measures included the Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). RESULTS: Children with ADHD + ASD experienced similar levels and types of behavioral sleep problems compared with those with ADHD. In both groups, the presence of co-occurring internalizing and externalizing comorbidities was associated with sleep problems. Sleep problems were also associated with parent age in the ADHD + ASD group and poorer parent mental health in the ADHD group. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest comorbid ASD is not associated with increased behavioral sleep problems in children with ADHD and that co-occurring internalizing and externalizing comorbidities may flag children in these groups with sleep problems. |
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eng |
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Sage Publications |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30080409/thomas-exploringbehavioural-inpress-2015.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054715613439 |
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2015, Sage |
Palavras-Chave | #ADD/ADHD #autism spectrum disorder (ASD) #behavioral problems #sleep disorders #sleep quality |
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Journal Article |