Lana Jeradeh Boursoulian

Vanderbilt University | Vander Bilt · Department of Pediatrics

Published self-determination programs do not adequately address the needs of autistic adults. We designed a multi-component self-determination program, grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, to help autistic adults achieve goals to improve their quality of life. The first phase involved 5 days of psychoeducation, practice, and social events; the...

Objective Epilepsy prevalence is higher in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is a contributor to morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the recurrence rate after the first nonfebrile seizure in this population, specifically in regard to seizure type and electroencephalogram (EEG) findings. Methods We reviewed pediatric medic...

Introduction Sleep problems, especially insomnia, are highly prevalent in adults with autism. Those not in employment, education, or training (NEET) may be at particular risk for insomnia given their limited structured activities. Additionally, adults with autism face stigma. Stigma and stereotyped threat (signals impacting physical and psychologic...

Sleep and Movement Disorders is divided into four major sections and subsections preceded by an introductory essay to provide perspective on the subject. All chapters have been revised with new materials and references, and several chapters have been added to address recent advances, including new sleep-related disorders that have been classified a...

Morvan syndrome is characterized by central, autonomic, and peripheral hyperactivity. Examples of central hyperactivity include confusion, memory problems, hallucinations, insomnia, and myoclonus; examples of autonomic hyperactivity include hyperhidrosis and fluctuations in blood pressure; examples of peripheral hyperreactivity include clinical or...