Sleep in Autism: What Matters? The Examination of Developmental and Contextual Factors Associated with Sleep Difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The aim of this dissertation series was to examine the factors associated with sleep and ASD from a developmental lens through the biopsychosocial framework, with particular attention to familial and environmental contexts. The first paper aimed to explore the longitudinal bidirectionality of specific ASD symptoms and sleep problems. The second paper examined whether early adverse childhood experiences can impact later sleep problems in children with ASD. The third paper sought to understand the nuances of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and sleep duration in children with ASD, particularly whether family resilience moderates this relationship.