Bringing Sleep and Autism into Community Settings
Sleep in Autism Dr. Malow notes the high prevalence of sleep problems in autistic children and how they impact both nighttime rest and daytime functioning (1:00). Various factors contribute to sleep
Food and Sleep
Sleep cycles and circadian rhythm Kobliner outlines recommended sleep times (total length of sleep) for different age groups and notes that lack of sleep leads to impulsivity, attention deficits, forgetfulness,
Gene-Environment Interactions in Autism: Research Updates
A brief intro to gene-environmental interactions Hu outlines presentation objectives (1:35) and briefs the history of autism descriptions, the current definition as reflected in the DSM-5 (2:45), and autism prevalence
