Why Slenyto®?
Slenyto® is the first and only pharmacotherapy that is approved for the treatment of insomnia in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Slenyto® is a prolonged-release melatonin minitablet developed specifically for the treatment of insomnia in these children, addressing their specific needs.
Proven Clinical Evidence
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Improves Total Sleep Time
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Shortens Sleep Latency
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Increases Longest Sleep Duration
Insomnia & ASD
50-80% of children with ASD suffer from insomnia, much more than typically developed children.
Sleep deficit exacerbates cognitive and behavioural problems in ASD children and adolescent, and is also challenging for their families.
It takes her 2-3 hours to fall asleep and then she wakes up many times during the night. When she is trying to fall asleep, she jerks her body and bangs her head in the wall or bed. I haven't slept in the past 3 years.