L’insonnia nei disturbi del neurosviluppo: ADHD e ASD

Abstract

The aim of the present work is to summarize recent advances in the field of clinical pedi- atric sleep medicine and to give tools for clinical assessment and treatment of paediatric insomnia in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, especially ASD and ADHD. Bedtime problems and night awakenings are common cause of paediatric and neuropsy- chiatric consultation and have an impact on quality of life of both child and family. Epi- demiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, sequelae and treatment are described. Clinical tools for assessment, behavioural and pharmacological treatment are presented.