Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a set of neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by behavioural, communication and social impairments. The prevalence of sleep disturbances in children with ASD is 40–80%, with significant effects on quality of life for the children and carers.

This systematic review is aimed to synthesise evidence of the effects of behavioural interventions to improve sleep among children with ASD.


University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research

Sophie Keogh, Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust

Christopher Bridle, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Niro Siriwardena, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Amulya Nadkarni, Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust

Despina Laparidou, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Simon Durrant, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Niko Kargas, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Graham Law, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health

Ffion Curtis, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Institute for Health