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Solving sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders : a guide for frazzled families / Terry Katz, Ph.D. & Beth Malow, M.D., M.S.

by Katz, Terry.

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Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2014.

Children with autism spectrum disorders.

Sleep disorders in children.

Children -- Sleep.

Parents of autistic children.

9781606131954 (pbk.) :

1606131958 (pbk.)

146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

The basics of sleep -- Autism spectrum disorders and sleep: what is the connection? what are the causes? -- Research that documents the effectiveness of sleep education -- Evaluating daily routines and sleep habits -- Partnering with your child's health care provider -- Getting ready for bed: things can get better! -- Falling asleep and staying asleep -- Are we there yet? -- Sleeping away from home -- Appendices -- Appendix A: sleep surveys and questionnaires -- Appendix B: BEARS -- Appendix C: children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ) -- Appendix D: family inventory of sleep habits (FISH) -- Appendix E: bedtime routines worksheet -- Appendix F: visual supports for bedtime routines -- Appendix G: bedtime pass -- Appendix H: sleep record.

The authors show parents how to evaluate sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. They describe the basics of sleep; the connection between sleep and autism; how to evaluate daily routines and sleep habits; types of sleep problems children might have and what to do; medical considerations and partnering with a health care provider; how to help children transition to bedtime, fall asleep, and stay asleep; and how to evaluate the sleep plan and apply it to new situations like sleepovers and vacations. --Publisher's description.

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