Sleep Issues
The vast majority of kids with autism have sleep issues. The luckier families have some weeks that are better than others, but for some families, sleep deprivation is a serious problem.
Whenever sleep issues rear their ugly heads, go back to these three basics.
- No daytime naps. This is the hardest thing to enforce when you are exhausted, but you must do it. School days help because the team at school can help keep your child awake.
- Get your child outside.
- Get your child moving. Exercise helps kids sleep.
Then, make sure you’re sticking to the bedtime routine that works best for your child. Maybe a warm bath, into pajamas and a little time to look at a book in bed…modified to your child’s needs.
Sweet dreams, my friends.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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