Sleep, how well did you sleep last night?
If you have a child with additional needs and sleep issues, bedtime can be tricky.
Whether they struggle to communicate how they’re feeling, have increased anxiety, sensory issues or social cueing problems, sleeping well may be difficult. For example research estimates that between 40-80% of children and young adults with autism have sleep problems. If your child regularly has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, it may be a sign of a sleep issue.
Lack of sleep can impact in the following ways:
- Aggression
- Depression
- Hyperactivity
- Increased behavioural problems
- Irritability
- Poor learning and cognitive performance
Poor sleep can be problematic for both your child and yourself, leaving the days more difficult to deal with.
Cereba and The Sleep Charity have some great information and support available to help you manage bedtimes and sleep, please click on the links below:
