Abstract
Sleep problems are common among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet they are often overlooked, as they tend to be perceived as part of the core diagnosis. When left untreated, these issues can significantly impact a child’s behaviour and daytime functioning, and may lead to increased stress and disharmony within the family.

In this talk, the presenter will share with the audience the most frequently encountered sleep challenges in children with ASD, strategies for addressing them, and other co-occurring conditions that are prevalent in this population and may further disrupt sleep.

About the Speaker
Prof. Albert Li graduated from the University of Wales College of Medicine and received his paediatric training at King’s College Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom. He joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as a lecturer in August 2001. His training took him back to the UK, where he worked as a clinical research fellow at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London in 2002 under the guidance of Prof. Andy Bush. His clinical and research interests are in respiratory and sleep medicine.

Albert is the Chairman of the Department of Paediatrics and Professor of Paediatrics of the Faculty of Medicine, CUHK. He is also an Assistant Dean, looking after student affairs and non-JUPAS admissions. Academically, he is currently an associate editor of the Frontiers in Paediatric Pulmonology and Respirology and the vice-president of the Asia Pacific Paediatric Sleep Alliance. He has received the “Best Teacher” award from the Faculty of Medicine on 12 occasions.

Enquiry: caise@hku.hk