Resting Routines on the Spectrum
Sleep challenges are common among autistic individuals. Issues can include difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, and early mornings. These challenges are often caused by differences in melatonin production, sensory sensitivities to bedding or bedroom noise, and busy minds. We work with families to design resting routines that support healthy sleep.
Common Sleep Factors
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Melatonin Production: Biological differences in melatonin levels that can disrupt natural sleep-wake cycles.
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Sensory Sensitivities: Reacting strongly to bedding textures, bedroom temperatures, or background sounds.
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Bedtime Anxiety: Difficulty winding down, overthinking, or experiencing transition anxiety at bedtime.
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Routine Predictability: The need for a highly structured, predictable sequence of activities before sleep.
Creating Custom Sleep Plans
We help families establish calm bedtime routines, make bedrooms sensory-friendly (using blackout curtains or white noise), and consult on sleep hygiene strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A child may find the texture of pajamas uncomfortable, be bothered by small drafts, or hear quiet household noises that neurotypical brains easily filter out, preventing deep rest.
Yes. Weighted blankets provide deep pressure input, which can help calm the nervous system and reduce tossing and turning.
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