May 4, 2026

Children with autism wake up more frequently and sleep less than their typically developing peers. Night-time sleep duration was shortened by later bedtimes and earlier waking times. Frequent waking (three or more times a night) was also evident among the children with ASD from 30?months of age. These sleep problems may contribute to learning and behavior issues, and they may be related to brain differences that affect their biological clocks.

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Thirty percent of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder may also have autism. Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of children and is characterized by severe mood swings between mania and depression. Some symptoms associated with bipolar disorder, such as irritability and aggression, are also common in autism. Symptoms of one disorder may also mask diagnosis of the other.

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