4: Dr. Beth Malow: Solving autism sleep problems

Beth Malow

Dr. Beth Malow is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and she holds the Burry Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development at Vanderbilt University, where she also directs the Vanderbilt Sleep Division. The focus of Dr. Malow’s research is on treatment trials of sleep in autism, including parent education and trials of supplemental melatonin.

Beth is also co-author of a book called Solving Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Frazzled Families.

 

Listen to the Episode below

(00:18:02)

 

Inspiration:

 

Can you guess who is the inspiration behind Dr. Beth Malow’s work?

Beth has 2 kids on the autism spectrum!

Listen to the episode to hear more…

 

Autism Resource:

 

Autism Speaks Sleep Toolkit

  • Many children with ASD have difficulty with sleep. This can be stressful for children and their families. This informational booklet is designed to provide parents with strategies to improve sleep in their child affected by autism spectrum disorders. 

    Interview Links:

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    • Autism Sleep Book: Solving Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Frazzled Families by Beth Malow and Terry Katz

     

     

One Response to “4: Dr. Beth Malow: Solving autism sleep problems”
  1. Ty

    this interview was very interesting and insightful. I’ve followed Dr Malow and think that she is a leader in the field of autism research.

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