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Feasibility of Actigraphy for Evaluating Sleep and Daytime Physical Activity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Title: Feasibility of Actigraphy for Evaluating Sleep and Daytime Physical Activity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Authors: Alder, M. L. (ORCID 0000-0002-7817-3476), Johnson, C. R., Zauszniewski, J. A., Malow, B. A., Burant, C. J., Scahill, L.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2023 53(9):3670-3682.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (DHHS/NIH)
Contract Number: R01HD099480
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Sleep, Physical Activity Level, Young Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Measurement Equipment, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Measurement Techniques
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05661-5
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: This research evaluated the feasibility of actigraphy to measure sleep and physical activity in children (ages 2-8 years) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We also explored associations between sleep and physical activity. Validated screening measures established eligibility. Questionnaires, diaries, and 5 days and 5 nights of actigraphy monitoring were used to collect data. Of the 32 children enrolled, 27 (84.4%) completed actigraphy monitoring. Based on the median steps per day, children with high physical activity had lower total sleep time and more disruptive behaviors than children with low physical activity. Findings support the feasibility of using actigraphy to measure sleep and physical activity in children with ASD. Larger studies are needed to evaluate interactions of physical activity on sleep in this population.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1390506
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This research evaluated the feasibility of actigraphy to measure sleep and physical activity in children (ages 2-8 years) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We also explored associations between sleep and physical activity. Validated screening measures established eligibility. Questionnaires, diaries, and 5 days and 5 nights of actigraphy monitoring were used to collect data. Of the 32 children enrolled, 27 (84.4%) completed actigraphy monitoring. Based on the median steps per day, children with high physical activity had lower total sleep time and more disruptive behaviors than children with low physical activity. Findings support the feasibility of using actigraphy to measure sleep and physical activity in children with ASD. Larger studies are needed to evaluate interactions of physical activity on sleep in this population.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05661-5