Solving Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Frazzled Families

In Solving sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders, the authors show parents how to evaluate both daytime and night time habits and routines -- exercise, lighting, caffeine consumption, bedtime preparation, sleep environment -- to identify causes of impaired sleep and make necessary modifications. Parents are then taught to use strategies -- social stories, visual schedules, visual cues, rewards -- to help their child get ready for bed, fall asleep, and stay asleep. -book description

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Sleep well on the autism spectrum

Got someone on the spectrum who has problems with sleeping? Sleep well on the autism spectrum may help. This guide introduces proven remedies and focuses on the problems most commonly found in ASDs and related conditions. The full spectrum of sleep disorders is explained alongside the range of possible treatment approaches. The book also examines why some sleep problems are more common among people with an ASD than others, how sleep problems evolve over time, what can be done to treat them and the likely benefits from different treatments. -from the book description

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Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Looking for some help with understanding sleeping issues? Try Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the difficulties that seem to be common among people on the spectrum. Learn to manage these difficulties with proven remedies and find resources to help.

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