Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Module for Management of Sleep Disorders in ASD Children

"Development of module by Delphi method:components of Module include Behavioural intervention Modifying stimulus by change in location,using bedtime stories. Giving schedules to activities which interfere with sleep before bedtime. Using a bedtime pass to allow child to make a prefixed number of requests for parental attention while in bed.~Giving sleep items like cuddle toys to replace parental presence. Gradually delaying the bedtime so the child feels urge to sleep. Sleep hygiene by providing suitable environment to sleep, proper bedtime routine, sleep wake schedules Providing rewards for following good bedtime routine as positive reinforcement. Pharmacological intervention Sleep disorders due to underlying ENT, pulmonary conditions, to be treated as per standard protocol Usage of melatonin if required for sleep onset difficulty An 80%agreement over an intervention will be included in the module"