Targeting Sleep in Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children with Chronic Insomnia and Autism Spectrum Disorder involves 8, one-hour sessions of a non-drug cognitive behavioral intervention. Session content listed below:~1. Sleep education~2. Sleep scheduling, limit setting, and stimulus control~3. Teaching relaxation strategies and other adaptive coping skills~4. Parenting strategies (differential attention, rewards, consequences)~5. Identification of maladaptive \& adaptive cognitions~6. Problem solving \& communication skills~7. Sleep restriction; bright light to change circadian rhythms~8. Review gains and plan for long-term maintenance"