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Project

Parent-Mediated Telehealth Intervention for Insomnia in Young Autistic Children

Center:

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Luc Lecavalier
[email protected]
614-685-8722

Project Description:

This is a large-scale, five-year, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered, parent-mediated behavioral intervention (Sleep Parent Treatment or SPT) for treating moderate to severe insomnia in children ages 3 to 7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Health, Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Health Equity, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Social Determinants of Health, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Telehealth, Autism Spectrum Disorder; Sleep Problems; Children; Parent Training;

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, Regional

Funding Source:

Federal