Sleep help for kids with autism
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a sleep program for children with autism who have trouble falling asleep. It aims to improve sleep for both the child and parents.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old and goes to a mainstream primary school.
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism by a specialist using standard tools.
- Your child has had trouble falling asleep (taking more than 25 minutes) at least 3 times a week for 3 months or more, and it affects daily life.
- You own a smartphone and can understand Chinese.
- Your child does not have an intellectual disability or other conditions like epilepsy that affect sleep.
- Your child does not have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea (except insomnia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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