Description

This research project will study sleep behaviors in adolescents and young adults with autism and determine how sleep may be associated with daytime behavior. We offer a research evaluation to confirm the ASD diagnosis.

We will ask the adolescent/young adult to:

• Fill out survey forms before the study visit.
• Cooperate with a psychological and sleep evaluation
• Wear a watch for four weeks that measures activity and sleep
• Keep a simple diary of wake and sleep times for 28 days
• Collect saliva samples for two nights

Study supported by Autism Speaks and the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Transitional Research

Participant Criteria

Adolescents/young adults post-puberty ages 11-21 years who are on the autism spectrum but do not have seizures or an identified genetic conditions (Fragile X)

Compensation

$125 for study completion and a copy of psychological report

Visit Requirements

One day-long visit

Brochure

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Contact Information

Debbie Wofford
(615) 936-2004
autismsleepresearch@vanderbilt.edu