Sleep
Sleep problems are common in individuals with a developmental disability with higher prevalence rates than those in the general population. Reported rates of poor sleep range from 24 % to 86 %. Sleep disturbances, including insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep-disordered breathing, are common. A systematic review of the prevalence of sleep difficulties amongst adults with DD identified that 32% experienced multiple sleep difficulties They also have significantly less stable and more fragmented sleep than adults from the general population. In addition to the broad health consequences of sleep difficulties, there is evidence that adults with an DD can also exhibit challenging behaviors because of issues with their poor sleep.
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