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Autism and Sleep Dysregulation

Learn about common sleep challenges in autistic children and how understanding sleep differences can help families support healthier sleep habits.

Autism and Sleep Dysregulation More Common Than You May Realize! Sleep Cycles Are Off: Sometimes putting a new meaning to Early Birds and Night Owls, autistic kiddos may find themselves awake at different hours than most. Trouble Visiting Dreamland: Getting to bed is not as easy for everyone, and some autistic kiddos will find themselves lying in bed but being unable to fall asleep. Slumbered Midnight Strolls: Occurring during the deepest level of sleep, autistic kiddos may experience sleepwalking, especially if they are not getting sufficient rest. Bedwetting Past Potty Training: Whether due to deep sleep or brief moments of waking up, a fully potty-trained autistic kiddo can still end up with a bedtime accident. Loud, Disruptive Nights: Occassionally experiencing sleep apnea, autistic kiddos may spend their night snoring, and experiencing obstructive sleep instead of rest. Sources: (Raising Children Network 2023) https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/health-wellbeing/sleep/sleep-problems-children-with-asd#:~:text=Autistic%20children%20can%20have%20particular%20sleep%20and,one%20or%20more%20hours%20during%20the%20night. (Eric Ridenour 2023) https://amerisleep.com/blog/children-with-autism-sleep-problems/#:~:text=You%20should%20be%20concerned%20about,may%20alleviate%20a%20child's%20symptoms.Download Now!

Here to Help

From guides for doctor's appointments and IEP meetings to fill-in-the-blank worksheets for autistic children, these resources take some of the guesswork out of the moments that can feel overwhelming. Families get partical support and tools to help their child pratice skills.

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More Free Downloads

Gobble and Count

Help autistic children practice counting and number recognition with our Gobble & Count Thanksgiving worksheet featuring fun turkey coloring activities!

Fall Festival Silly Blank

Celebrate fall with our Fall Festival Silly Blanks activity! Autistic children can practice vocabulary, adjectives, and storytelling while having seasonal fun.

Fall Happy Apple BINGO

Our Fall Happy Apple Bingo helps your autistic child practice attention, matching, and social skills while enjoying a fun, seasonal activity.

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