ERIC Number: EJ1173361
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Apr
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Parent-Implemented Bedtime Fading and Positive Routines for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Delemere, Emma; Dounavi, Katerina
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n4 p1002-1019 Apr 2018
Sleep disorders affect a large portion of those with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioural interventions have been found to increase appropriate sleep behaviours. This study sought to examine the efficacy of two stimulus control interventions (bedtime fading and positive routines) on total sleep duration, sleep onset latency and frequency and duration of night wakings for children with autism using two multiple baseline designs. Secondary dependent variables, namely, educational opportunities, challenging behaviours, parent acceptance and social validity were also analysed. Results suggest some efficacy for both interventions. Increased total sleep duration and decreased sleep onset latency were achieved with bedtime fading. Positive routines showed mixed results with decreased sleep onset latency and increased total sleep duration for two of three participants.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sleep, Parents, Children, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness
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Language: English
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