Abstract
Sleep issues occur at higher rates in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) than the typical population. Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on sleep issues in this population. The purpose of this integrative review was to characterize studies during the COVID pandemic (years 2020 – 2022) addressing the prevalence and management of sleep issues in children and youth with NDD. Comprehensive database searches were used to identify articles, and 31 studies were considered suitable for this review. Most studies reported worsening sleep disturbances during COVID-19 restrictions. All studies were conducted at a time when clinics were closed; only two studies addressed treatment options such as music therapy and sleep hygiene education and found improvement in sleep issues. Future research needs to concentrate on developing interventions to assist families remotely and empower families with a toolkit of preparedness in times of crises
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