Sleep Issues and Autism

Falling asleep and staying asleep can be difficult for those on the autism spectrum. Many parents live in a state of constant sleep deprivation.In this first episode of our two-part series on sleep, Lily shares her own experience with her son waking for 2-4 hours every night for 2 years and what she did to resolve his sleep issues. She offers some relevant research and covers 5 common causes of sleep problems to give you a better understanding of what may help your child find sleep.