Happy, Relaxed and Asleep
“Happy, Relaxed and Asleep”: Teaching sleep skills through joy Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Sleep is essential for us to live healthy lives. Yet, did you know that up to 80 percent of Autistic children experience sleep difficulties, compared to 50 percent of their neurotypical peers?1,2 Behavioural sleep intervention is an effective and evidence-based support for children […]
Common sleep difficulties experienced by Autistic children
Common sleep difficulties experienced by Autistic children Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Autistic children are more likely to experience some common sleep difficulties than neurotypical children. Where up to 50% of neurotypical children experience poor sleep1, up to 80% of neurodivergent children including Autistic children experience sleep difficulties2. For children experiencing chronically poor sleep, these difficulties may […]
Why We Don’t Use Cry-It-Out
Why We Don’t Use Cry-It-Out at Super Kids Sleep Solutions Facebook Twitter WhatsApp What is Cry-It-Out? “Cry-It-Out” is also known as ‘extinction’ or ‘unmodified extinction’. This means that a parent will place their child to bed, bid them goodnight and allow the child to fall asleep on their own without the parent revisiting, even if […]
Behavioural Sleep Interventions for Autistic Children
Behavioural Sleep Interventions for Autistic Children Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Sleep difficulties are commonly experienced by all children. In fact, up to 50% of neurotypically developing children experience sleep difficulties.1 However, the prevalence of sleep issues is significantly higher amongst neurodivergent children, with up to 80% of Autistic children experiencing poor sleep.2 Although sleep difficulties are […]
Dropping daytime naps
Dropping daytime naps Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Receiving enough sleep each day and an age-appropriate amount of sleep is essential to our wellbeing. Our sleep needs change as we grow older. For preschoolers, this can include dropping a daytime nap. How long do children typically nap for? It is normal for young children to have […]
Is my child getting enough sleep?
Is my child getting enough sleep? Facebook Twitter WhatsApp When a child is not sleeping well, the whole family’s sleep can be affected. “Good” sleep is not just indicative of the quality of a child’s sleep, but also the quantity of sleep. It is important for children to receive the recommended amount of sleep for […]
How to make achievable sleep goals for your child
How to make achievable sleep goals for your child Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Designing sleep goals can feel impossible! There are lots of competing factors which can get in the way of achieving our sleep goals, including time changes, holidays, accidental daytime naps and amount of exercise each day. However, there is no such thing as […]
Frequently Asked Questions: Sleep Aids
Frequently Asked Questions: Sleep Aids Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Sleep aids are an important part of our ability to fall asleep and put ourselves back to sleep overnight. Sleep aids are not necessarily your child’s favourite toys. Instead, sleep aids are neutral items that have been associated with falling asleep and so become the signal for […]
Tailoring Bedtime for Your Child’s Preferences
Tailoring Bedtime for Your Child’s Preferences Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Today we celebrate both World Sleep Day 20231 and Neurodiversity Celebration Week 20232! Sleep is foundational to the health of every individual and is just as important as diet and exercise. Consistently having a good night’s sleep helps us be our best selves.3 Neurodivergent children, including […]
5 Steps for your Autistic Child’s Bedtime Routine
Healthy sleep habits start before we go to bed, with a Bedtime Routine. A Bedtime Routine is a set of 3-5 activities that you complete every night in the same order before sleep. These steps should start and end at the same time each night, for a regular sleep schedule. Typically, a Bedtime Routine might take 30 minutes to an hour but there is no set time – it is what works for you and your family!
Sleep and Autism
Sleep and Autism Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Sleep habits of Autistic children Sleep problems are a common concern for parents of all children. In fact, up to 50% of neurotypical children experience sleep difficulties, such as resistance to going to bed, waking often or for long periods overnight, or difficulty waking in the morning.1 However, these […]
5 ways to set up your child’s bedroom for a good night’s sleep
5 ways to set up your child’s bedroom for a good night’s sleep Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Sleep is critical for overall wellbeing and day-to-day functioning. It is very difficult for children (and their families!) to be their best selves if they are not sleeping well. The first step in helping your child have better sleep […]