Heart rate variability of typically developing and autistic children and adults before, during and after sleep
ConclusionsResults of this study show autonomic distinctiveness during wakefulness specifically in ASD adults, suggesting a lower parasympathetic activity in the morning. Whether this characteristic represents a developmental feature or is related to lower sleep quality remains to be clarified.
Source: International Journal of Psychophysiology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
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