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Poor quality of sleep in autism spectrum disorders and the link to tactile processing

Expiry Date
: 28/02/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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An analysis of the role of tactile stimuli modulation disorders in sleep disturbances for individuals with autism spectrum disorders

Keywords: ASD; sensory processing; tactile processing; sleep; insomnia

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to analyse whether over- or under-responsivity to touch is linked to the prevalence of insomnia and sleep disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and the impact this has on behavioural difficulties.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The prevalence of sleep disorders in children with ASD

  2. The impact of tactile stimuli modulation (TSM) patterns on the quality of sleep for children with ASD
  3. The link between poor quality of sleep and behavioural difficulties in children with ASD.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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