Sleep Strategies for Neurodivergent Children
This webinar provides effective, research-based strategies to help you and your child get the quality sleep you've been looking for.
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You LOVE the idea of an uninterrupted night's sleep, but you've tried so many things already, you just don't think it's possible for your neurodiverse child.
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You can imagine the possibilities and how different your life would be if you could just get a good night's sleep. It would make facing the other challenges that come with having a child with additional needs so much easier to deal with.
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You've tried some traditional sleep training techniques and followed generic advice but nothing has worked. You feel completely confused and not sure where to turn.
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You've asked the GP and health professionals for support but have been told 'neurodiverse kids just don't sleep' - you feel like no-one understands and there's no support for you or your child.
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You don't want to see your child feeling constantly exhausted, anxious and frustrated. You want them to get quality sleep too, because you know what a huge difference it will make to their mental well-being, physical health and overall behaviour.
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You long to feel like 'you' again. Not the irritable, emotional, exhausted parent you have become. You don't want to struggle on any more. You are ready to take action and make a change.
What is covered?
Understanding Sleep and Autism
- Explaining the unique sleep challenges often faced by individuals with autism.
- Exploring the five main reasons why your child is struggling with sleep.
Creating a Sleep-Friendly Environment
- Tips for setting up a calming and sensory-friendly sleep environment.
- Addressing factors like lighting, noise, bedding, and temperature that can affect sleep.
Establishing a Consistent Bedtime Routine
- Importance of consistent routines and schedules for individuals with autism.
- Designing a bedtime routine that promotes relaxation and signals the body it's time to sleep.
Managing Sensory Sensitivities and High Anxiety
- Techniques for managing sensory sensitivities that might disrupt sleep.
- Incorporating sensory-friendly strategies to promote relaxation before bedtime.
Communication and Social Stories
- Using visual supports, social stories, and communication tools to prepare for sleep.
Further help and support
- Useful links & support options
Sound familiar?
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You know you can't go on existing on the little sleep you're getting - but feel overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting information.
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You want to make changes to improve your child's sleep but you just don't have a clue where to start.
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You've desperately tried to make changes to sleep but nothing is working and you just can't do it alone any more.
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Your family just desperately NEED decent sleep!
Introducing Lindsey Clark
Certified Baby, Child & Autism Sleep Specialist, ex-deputy headteacher and mum of two crazy little ones. Lindsey has been working with babies, children and families for over 20 years.
She is passionate about sleep because she knows first-hand what it's like to feel so sleep deprived you simply can't face the day-to-day challenges.
What she shares in this webinar will give you the specific specialist advice you need to get the quality night's sleep you've been longing for!