Sleep and autism: a different brilliant podcast S2 Ep4
5Recognised as an international research expert in autism and sleep difficulties, Professor Amanda Richdale, a research fellow at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, LaTrobe University, discusses with Orion Kelly the connection between sleep and autism.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and overview of podcast
1:22 - Episode topic: sleep and Autism with guest Amanda Richdale
2:09 - Host’s personal experience with sleep challenges
2:46 - Sleep issues in Autistic children and adolescents
4:06 - Longitudinal studies on sleep in Autistic people
5:40 - Common sleep problems in Autistic individuals
7:09 - Possible causes of poor sleep in Autistic people
8:52 - Differences in sleep patterns: owls vs. larks
10:22 - Impacts of poor sleep on Autistic people
12:09 - Emotional and mental health consequences of poor sleep
13:22 - The relationship between sleep and learning/behaviour in Autistic children
15:05 - Sleep across the lifespan in Autistic individuals
16:46 - Medical sleep disorders that can affect sleep
18:16 - Addressing sleep disorders in Autistic people
19:53 - Benefits of a good sleep routine
22:00 - Sleep timing and circadian rhythms
24:09 - Power naps and their impact
25:00 - Advice for parents on establishing better sleep routines for Autistic children
26:45 - Behavioural interventions for sleep issues in children
27:29 - The use of melatonin and medical supervision
29:14 - Closing remarks and outro
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