Sleep Problems of Children with Autism May Independently Affect Parental Quality of Life

Liu, Ruiting; Dong, Huixi; Wang, Ying; Lu, Xiaozi; Li, Yamin; Xun, Guanglei; Ou, Jianjun; Shen, Yidong; Xia, Kun; Zhao, Jingping

doi:10.1007/s10578-020-01035-z

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“…Previous studies have shown that sleep problems were associated with the QOL of children with ADHD and ASD [14][15][16] . Sleep problems in children with NDDs also were associated with parental QOL, stress levels, and physical health 7,17 . A Turkish study during the COVID-19 pandemic indicated that severe sleep orders led to greatly increased ASD symptoms 18 .…”

Section: Alterations Of Child and Parent Qolmentioning

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The quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the Coronavirus disease 19 emergency in Japan

Ueda

Okada

Kita

et al. 2021

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This study aimed to reveal how the COVID-19 stay-at-home period has affected the quality of life (QOL) of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents and to identify possible factors that enabled them to maintain their QOL. We enrolled 136 school-aged children (intellectual quotient ≥ 50) and their parents and administered QOL questionnaires to assess the maladaptive behavior of the children; depression, anxiety, and stress of the parents; and activities of their daily lives. The relationship between their QOL and clinical features was examined. The decrease in QOL of children and parents was associated with the mother’s limited job flexibility. Decreased QOL was also associated with changes in the sleep rhythms of the children. Maladaptive behaviors in children were associated with parental stress. However, maintained QOL of some families who faced these same conditions of job stress and sleep disorders was associated with less parental stress, less parental depression and anxiety, and milder maladaptive behavior in children. Both mothers with limited job flexibility and changes in the sleep rhythm of children were associated with reduced QOL of children and their parents. Low parental stress was associated with decreased maladaptive behavior in children and with maintained QOL of the family.

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Section: Alterations Of Child and Parent Qolmentioning

confidence: 99%

The quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the Coronavirus disease 19 emergency in Japan

Ueda

Okada

Kita

et al. 2021

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“…Parenting a child with ASD is per se a heavy burden related to emotional, behavioral and communication difficulties ( 42 ). In addition, child sleep problems may further increase the family distress affecting the quality of parental sleep ( 43 ) and exacerbating offspring symptoms, particularly behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, self-injury, aggressiveness ( 9 ).…”

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Sleep Disturbances in Children Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

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BackgroundSleep disturbances are common in children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The aim of our study was to describe sleep characteristics and disturbances in children with ASD, to evaluate possible related factors, and to assess parental stress.MethodsHundred children with a diagnosis of ASD (mean age: 66.7 months, SD: 27.4, range: 24.7–152.1 months, n = 79 males) were included in the study. We collected data on sociodemographic, clinical, genetic and instrumental variables as well as comorbid conditions. Parents filled out the Questionnaire on sleep behavior in the first years of life, the BEARS questionnaire, and the Parenting Stress Index Short Form. From the analysis on sleep characteristics, we excluded 25 children treated with melatonin.ResultsFifty-seven (57%) out of 100 children met the criteria for insomnia. Sleep disorders were associated with developmental or cognitive delay, emotional and behavioral problems (such as anxiety problems and aggressive behaviors) and absence of strategies for inducing sleep after nocturnal awakenings. From parents' reports, sleep disorders had diurnal repercussions on their offspring; however, we found no statistical correlation between disturbances and family stress. Also, no significant correlation was found between sleep disturbances and epilepsy. Finally, a statistical correlation was found between the regular intake of melatonin and the resolution of insomnia.ConclusionsMultifactorial variables may be associated to insomnia that could have an impact on the children' behavior. Clinicians need to be aware of the value of screening for sleep disturbance in children with ASD to integrate sleep interventions in the treatment plan.

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“…With a worldwide prevalence of roughly 1–2% [ 1 ], ASD is a well-documented NDD that impacts millions of individuals, their families, and our community care systems. Although sleep problems are not a part of the core ASD diagnostic criteria, they are among the most common comorbid symptoms reported by families and medical care providers [ 2 – 5 ], even before children receive a diagnosis [ 6 ]. Sleep problems are reported for up to 80% of individuals with ASD, including young children, adolescents, and adults [ 7 ].…”

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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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Sleep Problems of Children with Autism May Independently Affect Parental Quality of Life

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

The quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the Coronavirus disease 19 emergency in Japan

The quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the Coronavirus disease 19 emergency in Japan

Sleep Disturbances in Children Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

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