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Jun 2019
26m 35s

Sleeping with autism and ADHD

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Special population children, like those with autism and ADHD, experience completely different symptoms and issues with sleep. Consultant Paediatrician - Professor Harriet Hiscock and Associate Professor of psychology Emma Sciberras from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute teach us the differences between their sleep cycles and how we can change our routine and behaviour to cater to these and improve the child’s overall health.

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