Relations between caregiver-report of sleep and executive function problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Cremone-Caira, Amanda; Buirkle, Julia M.; Gilbert, Rachel; Nayudu, Nikita; Faja, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2019.103464

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“…Whereas, Limoges et al (2013) had more nuanced results; in autistic adolescents and adults, they documented that poor sleep as measured by polysomnography (sleep study) was associated with select cognitive traits, such as declarative memory, selective attention, sensory‐motor procedural memory, and cognitive procedural memory. Conversely, in a study of children 7–11 years old, no association was found between sleep–wake patterns and executive function (Cremone‐Caira et al, 2019). Methodological differences may have contributed to these mixed findings.…”

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“…Methodological differences may have contributed to these mixed findings. Tsai et al (2019) and Cremone-Caira et al (2019) both used subjective, though different, sleep questionnaires and the BRIEF in a narrow pediatric age range (8-14 years old and 7-11 years old, respectively). Furthermore, Limoges et al (2013) studied young adults using polysomnography and executive function tasks with a mean age of 21 years old.…”

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The relationship between autism spectrum and sleep–wake traits

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Autistic children and adults often have sleep disturbances, which may affect their and their family's quality of life. Yet, the relationship between sleep-wake patterns and autism spectrum traits is understudied. Identifying such relationships could lead to future research elucidating common mechanistic underpinnings. Thus, we aimed to determine whether sleep-wake patterns, specifically related to sleep, physical activity, and the daily sleep-wake rhythm (i.e., circadian rhythm), are associated with autism spectrum-related traits. Accelerometer-derived sleepwake parameters were estimated in individuals with autistic spectrum traits and their family members (N = 267). We evaluated autism spectrum traits using the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) to assess the presence and severity of social impairment and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) to assess executive function. The linear multivariate regression analysis (using SOLAR-Eclipse) showed that in adults, increased core autism spectrum traits and executive dysfunction were associated with disruption of several sleep-wake parameters, particularly related to the daily sleep-wake rhythm, and that executive dysfunction was associated with disrupted sleep quality and level of physical activity. We highlight the interplay between daytime function and disrupted sleep-wake patterns, specifically related to the daily sleep-wake rhythm, that could guide future research into common mechanisms. Lay SummaryAutistic children and adults often report sleep disturbances. To dissect the relationship between a range of autism spectrum traits and sleep-wake patterns, we assessed social interaction and executive function in participants who also wore actimetry watches on their wrists to assess their sleep-wake patterns. We found that increased impairments in social and executive function occurred with Stacey D. Elkhatib Smidt and Arpita Ghorai should be considered joint first authors.

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“…Sleep in autism is associated with (1) demographic factors [ 75 – 77 ], (2) challenging behaviors [ 36 , 78 – 87 ], (3) core ASD symptoms [ 38 , 65 , 77 ], and (4) other psychiatric symptoms [ 84 , 88 , 89 ]. Studies with a developmental focus also document correlations with executive functioning [ 88 , 90 ], memory [ 91 – 93 ], attention [ 79 , 94 ], and phonological learning [ 95 ].…”

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Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review and Systematic Update

Schwichtenberg

Janis

Lindsay

et al. 2022

Curr Sleep Medicine Rep

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Purpose of Review Sleep problems are a common comorbidity for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and research in this area has a relatively long history. Within this review, we first outline historic patterns in the field of sleep and ASD. Second, we conducted a systematic update and coded these studies based on their alignment with historic patterns. Research on ASD and sleep over the past two decades has primarily focused on four principal areas: (1) documenting the prevalence and types of sleep problems; (2) sleep problem treatment options and efficacy; (3) how sleep problems are associated with other behavioral, contextual, or biological elements; and (4) the impact of child sleep problems on families and care providers. The systematic update in this paper includes empirical studies published between 2018 and 2021 with terms for sleep and ASD within the title, keywords, or abstract. Recent Findings In sum, 60 studies fit the inclusion/exclusion criteria and most fit within the historic patterns noted above. Notable differences included more global representation in study samples, studies on the impacts of COVID-19, and a growing body of work on sleep problems as an early marker of ASD. The majority of studies focus on correlates of sleep problems noting less optimal behavioral, contextual, and biological elements are associated with sleep problems across development for children with ASD. Summary Recommendations for future directions include continued expansion of global and age representation across samples, a shift toward more treatment and implementation science, and studies that inform our mechanistic understanding of how sleep and ASD are connected. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40675-022-00234-5.

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“…Children with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD and T -scores ⩾65 on the ADHD subscale of the CBCL were classified as having clinically significant ADHD symptoms and were included in the ASD + ADHD group. Because there is little consensus on the best way to quantify ADHD symptoms in children with ASD, a T -score of 65 was used to as the cut-point to identify children within a “borderline clinical range” of ADHD (Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001), consistent with other studies (Andersen et al, 2013; Cremone-Caira et al, 2019). To ensure consistent symptom levels across our ADHD and ASD + ADHD groups, we excluded children with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD who had T -scores <65 on the ADHD subscale of the CBCL.…”

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Inhibition in developmental disorders: A comparison of inhibition profiles between children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and comorbid symptom presentation

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Trier

Sánchez

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Thirty to 80% of children with autism spectrum disorder also have symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder experience difficulties carrying out goal-directed behaviors, particularly when it comes to inhibiting responses. The aim of this study was to better understand the relative strengths and weaknesses across different measures of inhibition in children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and children who are typically developing. Inhibition of distracting information, motor responses, response speed, and selections with the potential for greater loss was measured in 155 school-aged children across these four groups. Results indicate that, for children with autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, inhibition varied across the different outcomes assessed. Relative to typically developing children, children with autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder showed greater difficulty inhibiting behavioral responses. Conversely, inhibition of distracting information and strategic slowing of response speed differed between the children with autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and those with either autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Avoidance of potential losses did not significantly differ between the four groups. The unique pattern of inhibition abilities shown in the autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder group suggests the need for special consideration in the context of targeted intervention. Lay Abstract Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also have symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with ASD and ADHD often experience difficulties with inhibition. This study had the goal of understanding inhibition in children with ASD, ADHD, ASD + ADHD, and children who are typically developing (TD) using tasks that measured several aspects of inhibition. Results indicate that children with ASD + ADHD had greater difficulty inhibiting behavioral responses than TD children. Children with ASD + ADHD also differed from children with ASD and with ADHD in their inhibition of distracting information and strategic slowing of response speed. The four groups did not differ in their avoidance of potential losses. Children with ASD + ADHD exhibit a unique profile of inhibition challenges suggesting they may benefit from targeted intervention matched to their abilities.

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Relations between caregiver-report of sleep and executive function problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Cited by 16 publications

References 43 publications

The relationship between autism spectrum and sleep–wake traits

The relationship between autism spectrum and sleep–wake traits

Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review and Systematic Update

Inhibition in developmental disorders: A comparison of inhibition profiles between children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and comorbid symptom presentation

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