Sleep 101 for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

[misspinkpunkykat]

I am an autistic adult and as a child, I had VERY bad panic attacks at night. I did eventually learn to stay in bed, but I could never fall asleep. I just laid in bed all night long without falling asleep. I think I spent my whole childhood sleep deprived. The pass thing never would have worked with me. I would use my passes and then get anxious all over again.

[HappyHoney]

At the age of about 6 we were at the babysitters. I wanted to watch Mr. Rogers, but the big kids put on the Beast with five Fingers. I had nightmares several times a week, until I was 12. Please use caution in what they are exposed to - when a child has autism.

[clairerobertson]

I take Layla to bed 8pm, she sleeps with me, takes 2 hrs later till she falls asleep or more, she needs songs, counting and words for all the alphabet, pray, tickle her hand, or tap her bk. She has constipation, and needs a desk fan on every night, she says it helps her breath.

[guitardiva]

Not sure why this is entitled ASD because othing new or different being offered here than what non-ASD specialists offer. Was hoping to get helpful tools for my ASD/SPD granddaughter who really struggles with sleeping.

[ruthrosey]

Have you come across Alternative Herbal supplement on youtube, it did alot for my non verbal son who was diagnosed with Austin.

[shabnaazthakur]

How to solve sleeping problems in autistic kids

[digigrlstacy]

This is really not helpful if you have a non verbal autistic kid