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A Sleep Intervention For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Sarah A. Schoen, Sheryl Man, Chelsea Spiro
A Sleep Intervention For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Sarah A. Schoen, Sheryl Man, Chelsea Spiro
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Background: Parents of children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) commonly report sleep problems, which typically exacerbate daytime behavior problems. This pilot study sought to identify the short-term effects on sleep, behavior challenges, attention, and quality of life of children with ASD following use of the iLs Dreampad™ pillow, which delivers bone conducted music and environmental sounds. Aims were to demonstrate acceptability and feasibility, identify measures sensitive to change, and describe individual characteristics responsive to change.
Method: Parent report questionnaires assessed sleep behavior, attention, autism-related behaviors, and quality of life from 15 participants before and during intervention. A …