Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Kanwaljit Singh; Andrew W Zimmerman

doi:10.1016/j.spen.2015.03.006

Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2015 Jun;22(2):113-25. doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2015.03.006. Epub 2015 Mar 26.

Authors

Kanwaljit Singh¹, Andrew W Zimmerman²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA.
² Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Electronic address: Andrew.Zimmerman@umassmemorial.org.

PMID: 26072341
DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2015.03.006

Abstract

Sleep problems are common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Sleep problems in these disorders may not only worsen daytime behaviors and core symptoms of ASD and ADHD but also contribute to parental stress levels. Therefore, the presence of sleep problems in ASD and ADHD requires prompt attention and management. This article is presented in 2 sections, one each for ASD and ADHD. First, a detailed literature review about the burden and prevalence of different types of sleep disorders is presented, followed by the pathophysiology and etiology of the sleep problems and evaluation and management of sleep disorders in ASD and ADHD.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / physiopathology*
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder / epidemiology
Autism Spectrum Disorder / physiopathology*
Autism Spectrum Disorder / therapy
Child
Humans
Sleep / physiology*
Sleep Wake Disorders / diagnosis
Sleep Wake Disorders / epidemiology
Sleep Wake Disorders / physiopathology*
Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy