Sleep

Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is used to treat various symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and irritability. It works by affecting multiple neurotransmitters and has sedative properties that can help with insomnia and anxiety.167 In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial, mirtazapine showed promising results in reducing anxiety in children and adolescents with ASD, although… Read More

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Sleep Problems

As many as 50-80% of Autistic people experience some kind of sleep difficulty as compared to 25-30% of neurotypical people. Sleep issues vary widely, and can worsen symptoms in Autism and also common associated conditions such as anxiety and depression and chronic pain. Page 2 Sleep Problems and Autism (Harvard).

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