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What can help my son's sleeping problems?

First, know that you are not alone! Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep through the night. So Autism Speaks’ Autism Treatment Network (ATN) clinicia…
Thankful for Sleep

I love that my girls are falling asleep more easily with the help of Melatonin. I’m so grateful for less drama filled bedtimes. However I would be very thankful if my body would recognise that the girl sleep pat…
Strange Sleeping Arrangements

The sleeping arrangements have only gotten stranger. The laundry basket is back in its proper place: beside the dryer in the basement. And for a few weeks, Martin slept in his bed like a normal human being in the Wester…
The Solution to Autism and Sleep Problems

Heavy blankets…tried it. Melatonin…tried it. Baths before bedtime…tried it. As much physical activity during the day to make my 5-year-old son with autism tired…tried it. Benedryl…trie…
End of a Streak

Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak; Brett Favre starting 297 games in a row; Cal Ripken playing in 2,632 consecutive games; My son sleeping through the night for eight straight nights; These are the greatest…
What do you do when sleep is in short supply?

I’m pretty used to running on 5 hours sleep a night. Used to be I could not function with less than 8 hours a night but my girls have changed all that. Between their night waking and early morning antics and jus…
Sleep Issues

We have been doing biomedical treatment with our son since shortly after he was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. Kai has made a lot of progress in many areas, but sleep remains a persistent issue. Ma…
That Christmas Eve

Christmas eve was not the easiest here. My wonder hubby had surgery on the Monday before Christmas and the eve was at my mothers. Taking Sammy anywhere is always difficult, add presents and food into the mix and its pa…
Sleep Deprivation and Autism

Sleep deprivation has been used in wars and terrorism as a form of torture to force victims to disclose information. Sleep is a stronger basic need than food and water. Simply, the human body cannot do without sleep. U…
More Sleep Woes

Alas, I basked in the joy and bliss of a full night's sleep for one glorious night. And now, back to square 1. Two steps back. Ava was given her medication last night, fell asleep within 15 minutes and was put to be…