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In my previous article, What Makes Sleep so Difficult for Kids with ADHD?, I explored the difficulties that children and adolescents may have in falling asleep. As I had mentioned, research shows that between 25 and 50% of people with ADHD have clinically reported sleep difficulties. These can be attributed to biology, stimulant medication side [...]
Who might benefit from the use of a weighted blanket? Anyone who has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or needs calming input during relaxing activities (reading, watching t.v., etc.). Who are weighted blankets safe for? Anyone who responds appropriately to discomfort (i.e. Does the person remove a jacket when they are hot?), and anyone who [...]
Thanksgiving and winter holidays are filled with traveling, food and family. Not only do our work and family schedules, diets and digestive systems go off balance, but also our sleep routines. In order to enjoy the holidays to the fullest, be sure that you (and your children) get the proper amount of sleep. Studies show [...]
It’s 11 pm and you’ve gone into your child’s room for the 5th time. You stay calm, you rub his back AGAIN, tell him to look at the stars painted on the ceiling and to just try to sleep. After nights of yelling, punishing, bribing and begging you realize in your frustration that he is [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Danette Schott, publisher of SOS Research, compiled a comprehensive listing of articles from the blogosphere for parents who are stumped for sleep solutions. This compilation is a must read for parents seeking new resourceful information. Four articles from the OUR Journey THRU Autism Archives can be found within. Dr. Greene, contributed [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Are you aware that electronic devices emit invisible electromagnetic radiation that can act as a stimulant to people who are sensitive?Dr. Debra Greene Suggests: Create at least a 3-foot safety zone around the bed that is free of electronics of any kind including the alarm clock, cell phone, and lamps. Do [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Sleep Deprivation is a monumental issue for many families living with autism spectrum disorder. Not only is the child impacted by the lack of required sleep, but the parent who stays up with the child is equally impacted. Exasperated parents have certainly tried just about everything…but maybe there is something that [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Sleep Deprivation is a monumental issue for many families living with autism spectrum disorder. Not only is the child impacted by the lack of required sleep, but the parent who stays up with the child is equally impacted. I believe in that old addage, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” [...]
Seeking Advice “Our 7 year old son has just been diagnosed with mild autism. He interacts well but sometimes, he goes into his own world and shuts everything out. He is always the “difficult” one, not eating what the others eat, not sleeping when he should. He has no empathy at all. Loud sounds are [...]
Source: Ezine @rticles by Eileen Parker Children and adults with autism benefit from weighted blankets because they calm the nervous system so they can relax and sleep. Melatonin is the chemical in the brain that helps us sleep. The science of how a weighted blanket leads to melatonin lies in the body and brain’s sensory [...]
