Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Module for Management of Sleep Disorders in ASD Children
Sleep disorder in autism children is common and it affects the physical, behavior and mental health. There is lack of comprehensive management program/module to treat the sleep disorders in children with ASD. Limited studies evaluating the utility of actigraphy to diagnose sleep disorders in ASD and its validation with PSG are present. Rationale of this study is to develop the comprehensive module and validate it for children with autism spectrum disorders, so as to improve the behavioral outcomes as well. This study also helps to utilize actigraphy as a modality to diagnose sleep disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder as performing PSG in these children is cumbersome and difficult as ASD children tend to have sensory abnormalities.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Children aged 4-10 years with diagnosis of ASD and ICSD based sleep disorder At-least 6 months of behavioral therapy and follow-up at AIIMS  Exclusion Criteria:  Refractory epilepsy Secondary causes of ASD like Fragile-X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tuberous sclerosis ASD with metabolic disorders - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 4 Years - MaximumAge: 10 Years - StdAgeList: Child