By Kerry Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA
KCC Director of Autism Programs

A good night’s sleep is critical for all children as it contributes to healthy growth, improved attention and learning, and reduced risk for illness and injury. “Good sleep” means the child falls asleep within a short time after being put to bed and sleeps through the night.

Children on the autism spectrum are even more likely to have sleep difficulties, such as taking a very long time to fall asleep, an inability to fall asleep on their own, and frequently waking in the night. However, our research-based methods can help all types of kids. In the absence of a medical cause for challenges, these steps may help your child get a better night of sleep. [more]

Originally posted in Metro Parent. Click below to read the rest of this article on their website.