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