How sleep problems affect children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Project 1: The impact of sleep dysregulations on Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study is looking at how sleep problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder might make their communication and behavior challenges worse, and it will compare their sleep patterns to those of kids without autism to see how it all connects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916326 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep dysregulation and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children. It aims to understand how sleep disruptions, which affect up to 80% of children with ASD, may worsen core symptoms such as communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors. By using advanced sleep monitoring techniques in the children's home environments, the study will compare sleep patterns in children with ASD to those of typically developing peers. The research will also explore how these sleep issues relate to cognitive functions and daytime behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 4 to 17 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Autism Spectrum Disorder or are outside the age range of 4 to 17 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep interventions that may alleviate some core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in affected children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a link between sleep disturbances and ASD symptoms, but this research aims to provide more comprehensive data through a larger sample size and home-based assessments.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'hara, Ruth M — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: O'hara, Ruth M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.