Sleep disorders and stress in children and adolescents with ASD
Abstract
Introduction Sleep disorders are very common in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. Poor sleep can have detrimental effects on cognitive processes, attention, memory, language, and regulation of mood and behavior. Many people with autism have difficulty correctly processing sensory information that reaches them from both the environment and their own body. Depending on how the person with autism perceives the sensations, these can impact on sleep, causing nighttime awakenings or poor sleep conciliation. It is vitally important to evaluate nighttime rest and have knowledge of appropriate tools to improve sleep in patients with ASD. Objectives In this work we aim to evaluate, in a child-youth population diagnosed with ASD who have been admitted to our ASD Day Hospital during the year 2024, the prevalence of sleep disorders and their characteristics. As well as generating strategies to improve sleep conciliation and factors to take into account or avoid that may be affecting our patients. Methods A review is carried out of the clinical history of patients admitted to the TEA Day Hospital during the year 2024. Sleep problems are analyzed, as well as their relationship with stress. Results and measures to improve the quality of night rest in these patients are presented. Results From January to September 2024, a total of 26 patients with autism have been treated at the ASD Day Hospital of the University Hospital of Mutua Terrasa, in the following programs:…
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