Document Type
Dissertation
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
PhD in Behavior Analysis
Dissertation Defense Date
2025-04-10
First Committee Member
Roscoe, Eileen
Second Committee Member
Thompson, Rachel
Third Committee Member
Bourret, Jason
Additional Committee Member(s)
Ahearn, William
Abstract
Although behavioral interventions have been effective in treating these problems for individuals with developmental disabilities, the necessary components of a sleep treatment have not been identified. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and practicality of different components of a sleep treatment package for individuals with autism living in a residential group home. Antecedent interventions were replicated from previous research, including bedtime fading, bedtime routine, and a sound machine. Additionally, sleep research was extended by using an accelerometer to measure sleep and by evaluating contingency review with delayed reinforcement for decreasing latency to sleep onset and increasing overall sleep. After an effective multi-component treatment was identified, one or more treatment components were removed to assess maintenance of treatment effects. For all three participants, a multi-component treatment was effective in decreasing latency to sleep onset. Practical treatment recommendations for improving sleep in residential settings will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Newman, Zoe, "A Practical Approach To Treatment For Improving Sleep In Residential Setting" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences. 76.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/casdissertations/76
