Sleep Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder

摘要: The behavioral pediatric insomnia is the most common sleep disorder (approximately 30 % of children have suffered this by second year life), characterized difficulty falling asleep and multiple nocturnal awakenings. This also frequently complained parents or caregivers ASD children, with a prevalence up to 50 cases. Nocturnal agitation, cosleeping, poor hygiene, early final awakening been often reported. In ASD, associated an alteration physiological circadian rhythms melatonin secretion. Furthermore, in minority cases, can anticipate be comorbidity other major problems such as restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements during sleep, obstructive apneas, bruxism, epilepsy. After excluding presence disorders, best treatment cognitive therapy melatonin.