The synthesis and secretion of cortisol are controlled by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal
axis. Cortisol exhibits a proper 24-h circadian rhythm that affects the brain, the autonomic …

This review examines mechanisms contributing to the intergenerational transmission of self-
regulation. To provide an integrated account of how self-regulation is transmitted across …

Psychological stress is a major factor contributing to health discrepancies among
individuals. Sustained exposure to stress triggers signalling pathways in the brain, which …

The use of actigraphs, or ambulatory devices that estimate sleep–wake patterns from activity
levels, has become common in pediatric research. Actigraphy provides a more objective …

Despite the well-established sex difference in prevalence of many childhood and adolescent
psychopathological conditions, no integrative metatheory of sex differences in …

This study provided sleep education to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) to determine whether an individual or group format was more effective in improving …

Childhood maltreatment has a range of long-term developmental and health consequences.
Emerging research suggests that sleep disturbances may be a key behavioral health risk …

The aim of this study was to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships
among variables related to sleep patterns and both social-emotional problems (ie …

Sleep problems have been frequently identified in children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). It has been proposed that some sleep problems are due to sensory sensitivity. The …

In Australia, as in many Westernised industrialised nations, the majority of families
encourage infants to sleep alone or 'solo'from an early age. Sleeping solo can increase …