12 March 2010

Daylight Savings Time

This Sunday we "spring ahead" for Daylight Savings Time. While adults may need an extra cup of coffee on Sunday, for children and teenagers or individuals with autism, the adjustment is particularly hard. Here are some articles with tips on how to make the transition easier.

Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Savings Time: http://parentingresources.suite101.com/article.cfm/helping_kids_adjust_to_daylight_savings_time

Kids Sleep and DST: http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/spring/a/daylight_svg.htm

Steps Help Brain Adjust to Daylight Savings: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/story?id=1777423&page=1

ADHD and Sleep: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/adhd-and-sleep

Don't forget to set those clocks forward on Saturday before bed.

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