Parental Experiences of Melatonin Administration to Manage Sleep Disturbances in Autistic Children and Adolescent in the UK

Background: Autistic children and adolescents are 40–80% more likely to experience sleep disturbances than their neurotypical peers. In the United Kingdom, melatonin is licensed for short-term usage in adults at age 55 years and above; however, it is often prescribed to autistic children and adolesc...

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Main Authors: Jade Horsnell, Stephen Mangar, Dagmara Dimitriou, Elizabeth J. Halstead
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/12/1780