Aim The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a psychoeducation sleep-hygiene group intervention for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum condition (ASC), without concurrent learning disability.

Method Fourteen male participants aged between 20 and 55 years attended a sleep group comprising six weekly, one-hour sessions. Baseline and outcome measures, using the Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale 20 (PIRS 20) (Moul et al 2002), were used to assess significant sleep improvements and data were collated from a number of groups run from 2011-2013.

Results The group demonstrated beneficial self-reported outcomes for patients using the PIRS 20 assessment (Moul et al 2002), specifically in terms of the negative effect of poor sleep.

Conclusion People with ASC, without concurrent learning disability, can benefit from psychoeducation group intervention to reduce some of the negative effects of sleep difficulty.