| Description |
xii, 146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Children with autism spectrum disorders.
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Sleep disorders in children.
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Children -- Sleep.
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Parents of autistic children.
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| Added Author |
Malow, Beth A., author.
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| ISBN |
9781606131954 |
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1606131958 |
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