Sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder in Hong Kong

A cross-sectional study

Bibliographic Data

ID15528655
AuthorsMan Ho Brian Leung (Queen Mary Hospital), Sze Ting Joanna Ngan (0009-0003-0493-1881, University of Hong Kong), Pak Wing Calvin Cheng (0000-0003-4457-1908, University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Fong Chun Grace Chan (Queen Mary Hospital), Wing Chung Chang (0000-0002-3581-8895, University of Hong Kong), Hoi Kei Cheung (Queen Mary Hospital), Chung Ho (Queen Mary Hospital), Chi Kei Krystal Lee (Queen Mary Hospital), Yiu Chung Vincent Tang (0000-0002-8621-2455, Queen Mary Hospital), Corine Sau Man Wong (0000-0003-3363-1004, University of Hong Kong), Siu Man Corine Wong, Kwok Ling Phyllis Chan (Queen Mary Hospital)
Year2023
Volume14
Pages1088209-1088209
Publication date2023-04-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1088209
PMID37139314
OpenAlexW4366220376
LanguageEN
References cited57

In summary, autistic children suffered from significantly more sleep problems and co-occurring separation anxiety disorder brings greater sleep problems as compared to non-autistic children. Clinicians should be more aware of sleep problems to provide more effective treatments to children with autism

Anxiety · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Cross-sectional study · Insomnia · Psychiatry · Sleep (system call · Sleep disorder · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology

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