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Improving Sleep-Wake Schedules Amongst People with Mental Handicaps: Some Preliminary Case Material

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

Colin A. Espie  and
Angela Wilson
Colin A. Espie
Affiliation:
Arrol Park, Ayr
Angela Wilson
Affiliation:
Arrol Park, Ayr
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This paper suggests that a 24-hour perspective may be useful when considering attention and learning deficits. Sleep-wake schedules are placed within a conceptual model of arousal and attention, and it is argued that an “optimal” schedule may predict improved functioning. A synopsis of five clinical cases illustrates the application of behavioural treatment principles, designed to optimize the sleep-wake schedule. Although promising results were achieved, these must be taken as preliminary and it is hoped that further systematic study will be prompted.

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Research Article
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 51 - 55
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1993

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