Qualitative study on parents' perspectives of the familial impact of living with a child with autism spectrum disorder who experiences insomnia

摘要

Background: Sleep is an essential aspect of life and it is estimated that 40-80% of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present with insomnia. Insomnia relates to difficulties initiating and/or maintaining sleep which can be distressing for the child with ASD and their family. Despite the high prevalence of insomnia in children with ASD there is little qualitative data on parents' perspective on the impact it has on the family unit.