
J. Ramos-Quiroga, Spain
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department of PsychiatryModerator Of 2 Sessions
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Comorbidities of ADHD Across the Lifespan
O285 - Sleep in adults with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD: A meta-analysis.
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Sleep-related problems have been frequently
reported in neurodevelopmental disorders, with special emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disor-der (ADHD).
Objectives
To perform a meta-analysis (PROSPERO's CRD42019132916) on sleep disturbances in adults with ASD and/or ADHD.
Methods
A total of 1126 studies and 66 references were identified by electronic and manual searches, respectively. Of these, 42 studies were included in the meta-analysis.
Results
Results showed that both disorders share a similar sleep-impaired profile with higher sleep onset latency, poorer sleep efficiency, greater number of awakenings during sleep, and a general lower self-perceived sleep quality compared with healthy controls. A higher proportion of N1 sleep was found in ASD participants, while a greater Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep is specific in ADHD adults.
Conclusions
Sleep is impaired by several sleep problems and disorders in both ASD and ADHD adults. More research is needed to develop more awareness in mental healthcare, and better treatment of this impairing comorbidity in ASD and ADHD