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- Title
Function-Based Behavioral Interventions for Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents with Autism: Summary of 41 Clinical Cases.
- Authors
McLay, Laurie; France, Karyn; Blampied, Neville; van Deurs, Jenna; Hunter, Jolene; Knight, Jacqui; Hastie, Brent; Carnett, Amarie; Woodford, Emma; Gibbs, Rosina; Lang, Russell
- Abstract
This case analysis involved 41 clinical cases wherein children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) received a behavioral intervention for sleep problems. This study intended to (a) evaluate the efficacy of function-based behavioral sleep treatments; (b) elucidate variables impacting response to such interventions; (c) inform practitioners addressing sleep problems without a robust evidence-base; and (d) suggest priorities for future sleep research. Interventions included antecedent- and consequence-based modifications, and the teaching of replacement behaviors. Data were analysed using modified Brinley Plots and effect size estimates. Outcomes suggest that multi-component, parent-delivered, function-based interventions may ameliorate sleep problems in children and adolescents with ASD. The need for future research utilizing rigorous experimental designs is supported.
- Subjects
SLEEP disorders treatment; AUTISM; BEHAVIOR modification; BEHAVIOR therapy; CHILD behavior; PARENTS; PATIENT education; TEACHING; EFFECT sizes (Statistics); TREATMENT effectiveness; RETROSPECTIVE studies; FUNCTIONAL assessment; EVALUATION; ADOLESCENCE; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2021, Vol 51, Issue 2, p418
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-020-04548-7