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Predictors of Insomnia in Children with Autism: Data from a large online sample

Center:

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Luc Lecavalier
[email protected]
614-685-8722

Product Description:

This presentation examined demographic and clinical characteristics of sleep problems in autistic children. Parents were recruited from the Simons Powering Autism Research database for a survey. They completed the 21-item, unidimensional Pediatric Autism Insomnia Rating Scale (PAIRS), the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, the Social Communication Questionnaire, & 2 more. The PAIRS can be used for insomnia screening, as an outcome measure in clinical trials and in clinical care for autistic children.

Keyword(s):

autism, sleep, children, insomnia, Clinical

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

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[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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