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Sleep problems and solutions: autistic children
Suitable for 3-8 years.
Key points:
- Autistic children can have problems with getting to sleep and staying asleep.
- Some sleep problems are related to bedtime and daytime habits. Changes to bedtime routines, sleep habits and lifestyle might help.
- Causes of other sleep problems include anxiety, bedwetting, health conditions, night terrors and nightmares, restless sleep, snoring and social communication.
- Seek professional help if you’re not sure what’s causing your child’s sleep problems or how to help.
- Organisation:
- Raising Children Network
- Topic:
- Sleep, Children's health, Behavioural disorder
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2024
- Last reviewed:
- August 2024
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