Sleep struggles
S_a_r_a_h
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Hi. My son is about to turn 3, has GDD, possible ASD, SPD and rarely sleep through the night. I have no problems getting him to sleep, though he won't fall asleep until around 8.30-9pm then will wake up at any time between 11pm & 5am - usually just once, but he will be awake for about 2 hours. Then he's up & ready for the day by 7am. The lack of sleep is having a massive impact on me & my ability to work. We have a routine of bath, book & bed in the evenings, which is fine. There seems to be no obvious pattern to when he wakes in the night, but whatever time he wakes, he is ok on his own for a bit then will cry for me - he is unable to entertain himself really. Not for long anyway. The more he cries, or the more he calls out for me and I don't go into his room, he will stick his fingers down his throat & make himself sick! Which I have allowed him to do a number of times. Does anyone have any advice on anything i could try when he wakes up to encourage him to sleep through? Or at least not call out for me.
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What help are you getting with your child? Good luck Debbie
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Hello @S_a_r_a_h and a warm welcome to the community. I am absolutely certain that there will be mums (and dads) on here who will be able to relate directly to your experience.
I have found a Scope resource 'Sleep tips for disabled children'. Perhaps you could have a look at it and get back to us.
There is also a conversation here which might be of particular interest to you.
Could you have a look at these and get back to me? If you put @JennysDad into your post it will ensure that I see it and can respond.
Very glad to have you with us, Sarah,
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard -
Sleep Solutions provide support for families of disabled children that are having problems sleeping. This is for Children between the ages of two and 19.
Read more at https://www.scope.org.uk/support/services/sleep-solutions#AEA0pwJD0b5mhxA7.99Scope
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debbiedo49 said:What help are you getting with your child? Good luck Debbie
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JennysDad said:Hello @S_a_r_a_h and a warm welcome to the community. I am absolutely certain that there will be mums (and dads) on here who will be able to relate directly to your experience.
I have found a Scope resource 'Sleep tips for disabled children'. Perhaps you could have a look at it and get back to us.
There is also a conversation here which might be of particular interest to you.
Could you have a look at these and get back to me? If you put @JennysDad into your post it will ensure that I see it and can respond.
Very glad to have you with us, Sarah,
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard -
Sam_Scope said:Sleep Solutions provide support for families of disabled children that are having problems sleeping. This is for Children between the ages of two and 19.
Read more at https://www.scope.org.uk/support/services/sleep-solutions#AEA0pwJD0b5mhxA7.99 -
Oh that is a shame Have you spoken to your Health Visitor?Scope
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Yes, have spoken to our health visitor as well as 4 of her lovely colleagues. They are full of advice that they were keen to share but unfortunately it was all the 'obvious' things that I had already thought of myself. There was no 'specialist' advice from them. I'm thinking of trying the melatonin until I can get to a workshop or get someone round. I am going to a Kidz to Adultz exhibition next week where i think there is a talk on sleep so hoping to hear something I've not heard of or find a local specialist who can help. Fingers crossed!
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Good luck
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Thank you
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Hello again @S_a_r_a_h and thank you for getting back to me. I only wish I could do more.
I don't suppose there is anything that could be set up to provide some focus for him when he is awake? Something like a sound-activated audio or video? I know I'm grasping at straws and it could be absolutely the worst thing - but if so I have no doubt others here would say so
My own little girl would not sleep unless she slept with me, her head resting on my arm, and her immobility meant I spent a lot of time awake either trying to settle her or to ease the dead arm sensation I got several times a night. Sleep is such a big issue, I know.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard
@JennysDad
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