Sleep problems and Autism Spectrum Disorder with Sleep Protocol for parents

an adorable girl hugging her teddy bear while sleeping

A child who has difficulties going to bed, falling asleep, staying asleep, can make night time a horrible ordeal!

Night waking and challenges in falling asleep are common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have used the textbook A Work in Progress as a reference to share a sleep protocol to help children and their families.

The protocol consists of 4 steps:

Download the full slide deck that teaches the four step sleep protocol. There is also a visual bedtime routine picture schedule at the end of the slide deck that can be used at home.

References: Leaf, R. B., & McEachin, J. (1999). A work in progress: Behavior management strategies and a curriculum for intensive behavioral treatment of autism. New York: DRL Books.

Lessonpix used to create the bedtime routine.

Additional link to autism and sleep issues can be found here

Sleep problems and Autism Spectrum Disorder with Sleep Protocol for parents

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