Sleep Patterns in Adults with a Diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

To examine sleep patterns and sleep problems and their relationship with daytime functioning in adults with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and no comorbid intellectual disability (high-functioning autism spectrum disorder [HFASD]) compared to neurotypical (NT) adults.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Setting

Home-based study.

Participants

36 adults with HFASD and 36 age-, intelligence quotient- and sex-matched NT adults.

Measurements

Participants completed an online questionnaire battery including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a 14-d sleep wake diary and 14-d actigraphy data collection.

Results

Adults with HFASD had significantly more general sleep disturbances and higher scores on the PSQI, longer sleep onset late

SUBMITTER: Baker EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4813368 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature