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Sleep problems with autistic childen

Those familiar with the world of autism will be aware that for some children with ASD sleeping, or problems in getting/remaing alseep can be a huge issue.
This is something my local suport group has been looking into and I would be most interested to hear from anyone who has found solutions/stratergies that have worked for them.
Any comment aut weighted blankets would also be appreciated JohnE
This is something my local suport group has been looking into and I would be most interested to hear from anyone who has found solutions/stratergies that have worked for them.
Any comment aut weighted blankets would also be appreciated JohnE
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I know I've spoken with John regarding sleep issues. But Melatonin we found big problems. It settled our son to sleep quickly, but after 3 hours he was up and as high as a kite. Not only that it escalated his epilepsy and his consultant withdrew it as too dangerous to mix his medications. But we got a weighted blanket and with settling our son into his own bed after 11 years of sharing mum and dads bed we have improved his sleep pattern enormously.
my email address is: [email protected]
With many thanks in advance :-)
JohnE