Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

영남대 의대 학술지 편집위원회 (Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Institute Medical Science)
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An update on the cause and treatment of sleep disturbance in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

  • Seo, Wan Seok (Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University College of Medicine)
  • 투고 : 2021.08.06
  • 심사 : 2021.08.25
  • 발행 : 2021.10.31
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormalities in social communication/interaction and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior. ASD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder, with a prevalence of approximately 1.7% in children. Although many children and adolescents with ASD visit the hospital for medical help for emotional and behavioral problems such as mood instability and self-harming behavior, there are also many visits for sleep disturbances such as insomnia and sleep resistance. Sleep disturbances are likely to increase fatigue and daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration, negatively impact on daytime functioning, and pose challenges in controlling anger and aggressive behavior. Sleep disturbance in children and adolescents with ASD negatively affects the quality of life, nothing to say the quality of life of their families and school members. In this review, sleep disturbances that are common in children and adolescents with ASD and adolescents are presented. The developmental and behavioral impacts of sleep disturbances in ASD were also considered. Finally, non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with ASD and adolescents are reviewed.

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