Sleep problems as possible predictors of intensified symptoms of autism
Sleep problems as possible predictors of intensified symptoms of autism
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ridd.2003.04.007
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发表时间：
2004-01-01
影响因子：
3.1
通讯作者：
Smith, AF
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作者：
Schreck, KA;Mulick, JA;Smith, AF
研究人员越来越重视在自闭症儿童的行为干预过程中发现哪些变量有助于更好的预后。本文初步确定了可能加剧自闭症症状的睡眠问题，从而可能影响白天干预的有效性。对5 ~ 12岁（M = 8.2岁）自闭症儿童（N = 55）的父母报告睡眠问题的数据库进行了评估。研究结果表明，每晚睡眠时间较少可以预测整体自闭症评分和社交技能缺陷。同样，刻板行为是通过每晚睡眠时间减少和夜间尖叫来预测的。对卧室环境刺激的敏感性增加和夜间尖叫预示着沟通问题。最后，对卧室环境刺激的敏感性也预示着更少的发育序列干扰。结果表明，睡眠问题和自闭症的诊断特征可能有关。但是，必须完成未来的研究，以确定具体的关系。(C)2004爱思唯尔有限公司保留所有权利。
Researchers have been placing an increased importance on discovering what variables contribute to better prognosis during behavioral interventions for children with autism. This article preliminarily identifies sleep problems that may exacerbate symptoms of autism; thus, possibly influencing effectiveness of daytime interventions. A database of parent report of sleep problems of children with autism (N = 55), ranging from 5 to 12 years of age (M = 8.2 years) was evaluated. Results suggested that fewer hours of sleep per night predicted overall autism scores and social skills deficits. Similarly, stereotypic behavior was predicted by fewer hours of sleep per night and screaming during the night. Increased sensitivity to environmental stimuli in the bedroom and screaming at night predicted communication problems. Finally, sensitivity to environmental stimuli in the bedroom also predicted fewer developmental sequence disturbances. The results indicate that sleep problems and the diagnostic characteristics of autism may be related. However, future research must be completed to determine the specific relationship. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.