Solving Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders : : a Guide for Frazzled Families

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Includes index.
The basics of sleep -- Autism spectrum disorders and sleep: what is the connection? what are the causes? -- Research that documents the effectiveness of sleep education -- Evaluating daily routines and sleep habits -- Partnering with your child's health care provider -- Getting ready for bed: things can get better! -- Falling asleep and staying asleep -- Are we there yet? -- Sleeping away from home -- Appendices -- Appendix A: sleep surveys and questionnaires -- Appendix B: BEARS -- Appendix C: children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ) -- Appendix D: family inventory of sleep habits (FISH) -- Appendix E: bedtime routines worksheet -- Appendix F: visual supports for bedtime routines -- Appendix G: bedtime pass -- Appendix H: sleep record.
The authors show parents how to evaluate sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. They describe the basics of sleep; the connection between sleep and autism; how to evaluate daily routines and sleep habits; types of sleep problems children might have and what to do; medical considerations and partnering with a health care provider; how to help children transition to bedtime, fall asleep, and stay asleep; and how to evaluate the sleep plan and apply it to new situations like sleepovers and vacations. --Publisher's description.

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