A sleep intervention for children with autism
Sarah Shoen, PhD, OTR, Assistant Research Director, SPD Foundation
About the study:
This pilot study examined whether the Dreampad pillow could help improve sleep for children with autism who were experiencing sleep difficulties. The study included 15 children with autism aged between 2 and 15 years who had moderate to severe sleep difficulties. Researchers collected information through sleep diaries and validated parent-report questionnaires measuring sleep habits, behavior, attention, and quality of life.
Helping Veterans sleep again: Results from a Dreampad PTSD case study
Jan C. Nelson, OTR, MA
About the study:
The study included ten veterans diagnosed with PTSD by healthcare professionals within the Veterans Healthcare System or Veteran Centers. Participants represented multiple generations of military service, including veterans from the Vietnam War and the Gulf War.
The Dreampad and sleep quality: Evidence from a randomized controlled study
Sharon A. Gutman, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Associate Professor, Columbia University Medical Center
About the study:
A 2016 randomized controlled trial published in OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health examined three non-pharmaceutical sleep interventions and found that the Dreampad was particularly effective at reducing nighttime awakenings. The study enrolled 30 adults who reported ongoing sleep difficulties. Twenty-nine participants completed the study.
The science behind relaxation: A Dreampad HRV pilot study
Kelly L. Olson, Ph.D., Director, Clinical Research and Development, SleepImage
About the study:
A 2014 pilot study conducted by SleepImage explored whether the Dreampad could influence the autonomic nervous system—the system responsible for regulating stress, relaxation, and sleep. Rather than relying on questionnaires or personal observations, the study used physiological measurements to evaluate what was happening in the body during Dreampad use.
Sleep, ADHD, and quality of life: Early findings from a Dreampad study
The Hallowell Center, New York, NY
About the study:
The pilot program included eight children with ADHD and sleep difficulties along with their families. Researchers wanted to evaluate whether the Dreampad could improve sleep behaviors and whether those changes might influence quality of life for both children and families.
10 families share how the Dreampad changed bedtime
10 Parent Bloggers Report on Using the Dreampad with Their Children
About the study:
In 2016, Integrated Listening Systems invited 10 parenting bloggers to try the Dreampad with their children who experienced sleep difficulties living with a variety of challenges including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, PTSD, SPD, developmental delays, or just general sleep difficulties.