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September 10, 2025Journal of family & child health.

Sleep problems in childhood: Understanding and addressing sleep disturbances in neurodevelopmental disorders

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AWAnna WeighallCHCaroline L. Horton

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Comprehensive review reveals complex interactions between sleep disturbances and neurodevelopmental disorders, suggesting tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Sleep disturbances are significantly more common in children with neurodevelopmental disorders compared to typically developing peers.
  • These sleep issues can exacerbate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges, creating a vicious cycle.
  • The review highlights specific unique sleep profiles associated with disorders like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
  • Evidence-based strategies for managing these sleep issues advocate for a multidisciplinary approach tailored to each child's needs.

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Weighall et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d64781638https://doi.org/10.12968/jfch.2025.2.8.348
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