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10 tips to get your child with Autism to sleep

10 tips to get your child with Autism to sleep
May 16, 2019Nushabah ZakirEducationalPediatrics

1. Use a sleep diary; this may help you recognize consistent trend causing the sleep difficulties
2. Create a visual schedule of the bedtime routine
3. Play white noise using a special machine or electronic music device
4. Provide massages, back rubs, bear hugs before bed
5. Use a heavy blanket or double duvet
6. Dim light prior to bedtime to cue bed time is approaching
7. Minimize clutter at bedtime
8. Avoid bright bedroom colors and lots of pictures on the walls
9. Provide opportunities for calming activities prior to bed time
10. Use black out blinds

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