Many children with autism [and FASD] have difficulty with sleep. This can be stressful for children and their families. This informational booklet is designed to provide parents with strategies to improve sleep in their child affected by autism. The suggestions in this tool kit are based on both research and clinical experience of sleep experts.
Sections include:
Things to keep in mind
Provide a comfortable sleep setting
Establish regular bedtime habits
Simple tips to a better bedtime routine
Teach your child to fall asleep alone
Encourage behaviors that promote sleep
A separate tool kit is also available specifically for teens, as well as a guide for parents on melatonin and sleep problems.
Sleep Tool Kit Quick Tips
Here are some other ideas that might help improve a child’s sleep. We call them “quick tips” and they may be used in addition to the Sleep Tool Kit.
Start by reading the Sleep Tool Kit. Then look at these additional ideas for help with:
· Using a Visual Schedule to Teach Bedtime Routines
· Images for a Visual Schedule
· Using a bedtime pass
· Sleep Tips for Children with Autism who have Limited Verbal Skills
Download Quick Tips here.
Sleep Videos
Bedtime Routine
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