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Family management of common sleep disturbances among children with autism: Implications for pediatric nursing research and practice. Margaret Souders PhD CRNP et al.

June 08, 2026    0 mins read

Margaret Souders, PhD, CRNP, and colleagues discuss in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing how sleep disturbances are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These challenges can negatively impact the health, development, and overall wellbeing of the child, as well as caregivers and the entire family.

Nurses are uniquely well-positioned to support families of children with ASD by providing practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep and enhance quality of life for everyone involved.

The article can be found here.

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