Behavioral Parent Training to Address Sleep Disturbances in Young Children with ASD

The Sleep Parent Training (SLePT) Program is a structured, evidence-based intervention developed specifically for young children with autism spectrum disorder who experience co-occurring sleep disturbances. Grounded in behavioral analytic principles and supported by clinical trial testing, the program is designed to empower parents with practical strategies to improve their child’s sleep. Through a manualized yet flexible approach, SLePT addresses common behavioral sleep challenges while allowing individualized tailoring based on the child’s developmental level and family preferences.

Key Features:

• Targets common sleep problems in autistic children, including bedtime resistance, delayed sleep onset, night wakings, sleep associations, and early morning wakings
• Five-session, structured intervention providing a clear framework for treatment delivery
• Comprehensive therapist guide with session-by-session instructions suitable for therapists from diverse professional backgrounds
• Includes therapist scripts, activity sheets, treatment fidelity checklists, and case examples
• Provides practical tools such as data collection forms and a customizable sleep behavior plan
• Accompanied by a parent workbook to support skill generalization at home
• Designed for individual delivery, with guidance for both in-person and virtual implementation
• Manualized format with built-in flexibility to personalize strategies based on child age, skills, and parent preferences