Pharmacological Approach to Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorders with Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Literature Review
| Autor: | Vijayabharathi Ekambaram, Sachin Relia |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Population lcsh:Medicine autism spectrum disorder Review comorbidities in ASD sleep disorders in ASD Melatonin 03 medical and health sciences Behavior disorder 0302 clinical medicine Stereotypy mental disorders medicine medications for sleep disorders in ASD 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Psychiatry education education.field_of_study business.industry lcsh:R 05 social sciences medicine.disease Sleep in non-human animals Social relation Autism spectrum disorder Autism medicine.symptom business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery 050104 developmental & child psychology medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Medical Sciences Medical Sciences, Vol 6, Iss 4, p 95 (2018) |
| ISSN: | 2076-3271 |
| Popis: | Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant emotional, social and behavioral dysfunction. Sleep disorders co-occur in approximately half of the patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sleep problems in individuals with ASD have also been associated with poor social interaction, increased stereotypy, problems in communication, and overall autistic behavior. Behavioral interventions are considered a primary modality of treatment. There is limited evidence for psychopharmacological treatments in autism; however, these are frequently prescribed. Melatonin, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and α agonists have generally been used with melatonin, having a relatively large body of evidence. Further research and information are needed to guide and individualize treatment for this population group. |
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