A Behavioral Intervention for Ameliorating Sleep Problems in Children With ASD
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Autism
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 100
- Primary Endpoint
- Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The present study will test the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention program that targets sleep problems in 1.5-5-year-old children with ASD. Sleep patterns will be measured using questionnaires and sleep diaries that will be completed by the parents as well as by Fitbit sensors that will be placed on the child's wrist or back of the arm. The study will also explore whether specific child (e.g., severity of cognitive abilities) or parent characteristics (e.g., parent stress levels) impact the effectiveness of the intervention. In addition, we will examine whether changes in sleep disturbances are associated with changes in the family's quality of life.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Parents of 1.5-5-year-old children with autism will be asked to fill the Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). Those who report high scores on the following 3 CSHQ subscales will be invited to participate: bedtime resistance, sleep onset delay, and night-wakings.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire
Time Frame: 8 weeks after program begins
Parent questionnaire regarding sleep habits of their child
Night time sleep as measured by Fitbit sensor
Time Frame: 8 weeks after program begins
Sensor is placed on the arm of the child for 5 days and measures sleep