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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