Defense Date
5-27-2011
Graduation Date
Summer 2011
Availability
Immediate Access
Submission Type
dissertation
Degree Name
PhD
Department
School Psychology
School
School of Education
Committee Chair
Tammy L. Hughes
Committee Member
Kara E McGoey
Committee Member
Elizabeth McCallum
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorder, Sleep
Abstract
Sleep problems are prevalent in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect the child's daily functioning as well as serve as a source of stress for the child's family. Although there is a growing body of literature aimed at improving sleep difficulties in children with disabilities, there is less known about sleep difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorders and a particular paucity in regard to treatment for sleep problems. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effectiveness of a behavioral treatment package designed to reduce bedtime resistance and night awakenings in children and apply this technique to children with autism spectrum disorders.
Format
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Moschos, S. (2011). Examining Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/952