P028 Sensory Sensitivity, Anxiety and Hyperactivity are Related to Different Parent-Reported Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract INTRODUCTION This study aimed to understand how ASD symptoms may relate different sleep problems. METHODS 128 parents of children with aged 4-14 participated in an anonymous survey. Parents completed the Short Sensory Profile (SSP), Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), Strengths and Weaknesses Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-symptoms Normal-behaviours (SWAN) Revised Child Anxiety Depression Scale (RCADS). It was hypothesised that: 1) hyper-sensitivity indicated by SSP, would be positively correlated night waking from CSHQ; 2) at risk Delayed Phase Syndrome (DSPS), CSHQ, more light sensitive as SSP; 3) anxiety measured RCADS longer Onset Latency (SOL) 4) hyperactivity inattentiveness SWAN SOL parasomnias CSHQ. RESULTS Results revealed: under-responsivity low energy SSP were (r = -.31 r .36, p < .05). DSPS demonstrated greater sensitivity than those not (t (55) 2.83, .01); SOL; Hyperactivity inattention related .25 .61, .05) .29, DISCUSSION These findings suggest that problems symptomology, symptom-based approaches should considered for future research.