Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep? Beyond typical nighttime fears, anxiety can start early in life, so it is indeed possible that your child is suffering from anxiety and I would suggest contacting a health care provider to discuss your concerns [...]
My child has autism. Who is the best person in my community to help me with his sleep? This in part depends on where you live. For example, in the UK where I live, the first port of call is usually your general practitioner (GP), who can then refer you onto a specialist service. It can be useful [...]
My child has autism. What can I expect about her sleep? Children with autism and autism spectrum disorders often experience sleep difficulties. These can include difficulties falling asleep, maintaining sleep and experiencing short sleep duration. As with other disorders, the reasons for the [...]
My little one has Prader-Willi Syndrome. What specific things should I know about his sleep? Children with Prader-Willi syndrome can feel very hungry, which can lead to over eating and becoming overweight, although many have failure to thrive as infants. Those who are overweight, as well as those [...]
I don’t see my child’s health condition on this website – where else can I look? I’m so sorry you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for at first glance on the website. We are continuing to build the Special Populations section. In the meantime, here are a few [...]
My baby bangs her head to sleep. Is it normal? Many parents are concerned when their baby bangs her head, moans, or rocks to sleep. It’s actually quite common. It is just a rhythmic motion that soothes the babies. About 50 to 80% of babies bang their head to sleep. As long as your little one is [...]
My child has autism. How will he sleep? Sleep problems are common for children with autism. However, these problems are treatable with many common strategies such as consistency and a calming routine. Techniques may need to be individualized to represent what your child really enjoys, what helps [...]
He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep? Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may experience sleep problems such as frequent movements during sleep or daytime sleepiness. On the other hand, behaviors associated with ADHD, such as inattention or difficulty focusing, [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
She pulls her hair to fall asleep. What can I do? If your little one pulls her hair as she falls asleep, you are not alone. Children sometimes do this as a self-soothing mechanism. One thing you can do is give your little one something else to do with her hands as she falls asleep, such as a doll [...]