Melatonin Is An Effective Treatment For Sleep Problems In Children With Autism, Study Suggests

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Melatonin Is An Effective Treatment For Sleep Problems In Children With Autism, Study Suggests

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Over-the-counter melatonin medication can shorted the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder, Fragile X syndrome or both to fall asleep at the beginning of the night, according to new research.

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Tags: Genetic, Fragile X, Sleep, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Disease and Condition, Drug, Children's Health

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Melatonin and Sleep Disorders in Children | Psydir News

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Melatonin is an effective treatment for sleep problems in children with autism

eurekalert.org — “A study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine determined that over-the-counter melatonin medication can shorted the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder, Fragile X syndrome or both to fall asleep at the beginning of the night.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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